Plant Superintendent

reworld; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Plant Superintendent to lead the Mass Burn Unit at a state-of-the-art waste-to-energy facility. This leadership role suits professionals with experience in power generation, WTE, MSW combustion, utility operations, boiler and turbine operations, or industrial process environments.

The Superintendent will ensure safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant plant performance while leading a high-performing operations team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of supervisory and management experience within a power generation, waste-to-energy, utility, or industrial process facility.
• Ability to obtain ASME QRO Provisional Certification within six months of employment.
• Ability to achieve Site-Specific ASME QRO Operator Certification within twelve months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and provide daily leadership to operations personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations and address employee development opportunities.
• Support company objectives and lead the implementation of operational improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-department activities to ensure efficient, reliable plant operations.
• Manage and administer technical training programs while developing new training as needed.
• Lead initiatives to improve plant performance, equipment reliability, operating procedures, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Ensure effective communication between operations and maintenance teams regarding equipment condition, system performance, and reliability concerns.
• Maintain readiness for emergency situations and support execution of the facility's emergency response plan.
• Routinely inspect plant equipment and operating areas to verify safe and efficient performance.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental permits, health and safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by facility leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Safety program leadership

Power generation

Team development

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

ASME QRO Certification

High School Diploma or GED

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

Reworld is seeking a Plant Superintendent to lead the operation of our Mass Burn Unit at a state-of-the-art waste-to-energy facility. This leadership role is ideal for professionals with experience in power generation, waste-to-energy (WTE), municipal solid waste (MSW) combustion, utility operations, boiler and turbine operations, industrial manufacturing, energy production, heavy industrial operations, or process manufacturing environments. The Plant Superintendent is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, environmentally compliant, and cost-effective plant performance while leading a high-performing operations team.

This position offers the opportunity to lead a critical operation that converts waste into sustainable energy while supporting essential infrastructure for local communities. In addition to competitive compensation, qualified candidates may be eligible for relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus. Reworld provides long-term career growth, professional development, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced operations, maintenance, engineering, and environmental professionals in a safety-focused environment.

Reporting to facility leadership, the Plant Superintendent will oversee daily Mass Burn operations, workforce development, training, equipment reliability, operational excellence, environmental compliance, and cross-functional coordination with maintenance and plant leadership teams. The successful candidate will lead frontline operations personnel, drive continuous improvement initiatives, support technical training programs, manage operational priorities, and ensure the facility consistently achieves production, reliability, safety, and compliance objectives.

Relocation Assistance Available. Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and provide daily leadership to operations personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations and address employee development opportunities.
• Support company objectives and lead the implementation of operational improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-department activities to ensure efficient, reliable plant operations.
• Manage and administer technical training programs while developing new training as needed.
• Lead initiatives to improve plant performance, equipment reliability, operating procedures, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Ensure effective communication between operations and maintenance teams regarding equipment condition, system performance, and reliability concerns.
• Maintain readiness for emergency situations and support execution of the facility's emergency response plan.
• Routinely inspect plant equipment and operating areas to verify safe and efficient performance.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental permits, health and safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by facility leadership.

Requirements, Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of supervisory and management experience within a power generation, waste-to-energy, utility, or industrial process facility.
• Ability to obtain ASME QRO Provisional Certification within six months of employment.
• Ability to achieve Site-Specific ASME QRO Operator Certification within twelve months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of power plant and industrial process operations.
• Experience with municipal solid waste combustion and materials handling processes preferred.
• Knowledge of turbine generators, rotating equipment, and electrical generation systems.
• Familiarity with electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team development skills.
• Ability to analyze operational issues and develop effective solutions.
• Proven ability to lead teams in achieving safety, reliability, production, and compliance goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report wr