Plant Engineer

reworld; West Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Plant Engineer to support power generation operations, optimize plant performance, ensure equipment reliability, and maintain regulatory compliance in a complex industrial environment.

The role involves monitoring plant systems, collaborating with operations and maintenance teams, and driving continuous improvement in a Thermomechanical Treatment setting with boilers, turbines, and control systems. Growth opportunities and environmental stewardship are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in an industrial plant environment, preferably power generation.
• Strong hands-on experience with equipment design, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and field commissioning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily plant performance including boilers and turbines.
• Support regulatory compliance and environmental standards.
• Lead or support capital projects and reliability programs.
• Troubleshoot advanced equipment issues and implement cost-effective improvements.
• Maintain engineering documentation and procedures.

Skills

Hands-on engineering skills

Excel/data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

MBA / PMP / PE desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

DCS

SCADA

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

The Plant Engineer plays a critical role in supporting power generation operations, optimizing plant performance, ensuring equipment reliability, and maintaining regulatory compliance in a complex industrial environment. This position monitors plant systems, supports engineering initiatives, and works closely with operations and maintenance teams to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall facility performance. The Plant Engineer serves as a key technical resource for plant operations, supporting both day-to-day troubleshooting and long-term improvement efforts.

At Reworld, Plant Engineers can apply their technical expertise in an essential industry that converts waste into renewable energy while helping create more sustainable communities. Working in a Thermomechanical Treatment environment, this role provides exposure to boilers, turbines, combustion systems, process controls, capital projects, reliability programs, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers significant opportunities for professional growth while directly contributing to plant performance, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship.

The Plant Engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to implement process improvements, support capital projects, enhance equipment reliability, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This role monitors plant operations, analyzes performance data, supports maintenance and reliability programs, troubleshoots technical issues, and ensures compliance with environmental and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily performance of plant systems, including boilers and turbines.
• Manage natural gas usage, ISO-NE power MW bidding, and beneficial reuse water coordination.
• Verify operational data and ensure accurate entry into the Facility Detail Model.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop solutions to enhance equipment reliability.
• Support Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), including troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Lead or assist in capital projects related to plant improvements and repairs.
• Ensure NERC regulatory compliance by adhering to operational and documentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
• Coordinate ash testing to ensure compliance with Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) standards.
• Assist in boiler reliability programs in collaboration with regional engineering and plant maintenance teams.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and recommend or implement cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, analyze operational trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation, including Facility Change Notices and operating procedures.
• Promote Lean methodologies and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor plant staff on best practices for operations and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent qualifications such as a higher-level Stationary Engineering license.
• MBA, Project Management Professional (PMP), or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is highly desirable.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an industrial plant environment, preferably within power generation or Thermomechanical Treatment operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with equipment design, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and field commissioning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and SCADA systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effective