Plant Support Engineer

Reworld Waste; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld Waste is seeking a Plant Support Engineer to lead and support electrical plant engineering across its Thermomechanical Treatment Facilities. You will handle high, medium, and low voltage systems, perform root cause analyses, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with sites globally.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years in power distribution, and a willingness to travel about 30%. PE is preferred and EIT is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 4+ years in electrical power distribution.
• PE license preferred, EIT required.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%.
• Experience with HV/MV/LV systems and power generation in large facilities.”

Responsibilities

• Electrical design: create and review One Line/Three Line Diagrams, DC control schematics, wiring diagrams; perform arc flash, short circuit, and voltage drop calculations.
• Commissioning/Startup: provide on-site installation overview and support field activities for new projects.
• Troubleshooting/Problem Solving: diagnose electrical issues, utilize tools to identify root causes, implement reliable solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: collaborate with plant teams to drive productivity and reliability improvements.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

One Line/Three Line Diagrams

Relay protection

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

SEL EnerVista

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.

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About the role

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Electrical Plant Support Engineering, the Plant Support Engineer will be responsible for leading and/or supporting the activities of the electrical plant support engineering team. The scope covers mostly operations and maintenance support in addition to aid for the design team for all electrical aspects of the Thermomechanical Treatment Facilities (TTF) process at 35+ facilities globally. This includes all High, Medium, and Low Voltage Electrical Systems E.g. Switchgears, Relay Protection, Transformers, Motor Control Centers, etc. The troubleshooting of this electrical infrastructure supports all disciplines including steam generation boilers and their auxiliaries, feedwater pumps, deaerator systems, condensers, air pollution control equipment, ash handling and conveying equipment, metals recovery systems, etc.

The Plant Support Engineer will provide technical resolution and troubleshooting guidance to plant and maintenance teams in support of emergent or on-going challenges. They will also own root cause analyses for larger issues and as a part of this derive and support implementation of corrective and preventative actions for the Covanta installed fleet. Acting as a potential mentor for more junior members of the team, the Plant Support Engineer will share best practices and technical expertise. Although this is a corporate engineering role, it involves extensive collaboration with sites, hence ~30% travel should be expected.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical Design

• One Line/Three Line Diagrams
• DC Control Schematics
• Wiring diagrams
• Arc Flash, Short Circuit & Voltage Drop Calculations
• Coordination Studies using SKM is a plus

Supports development of scope of work for Electrical AE firms on projects supporting emergent needs and coordinates with suppliers and contractors as applicable

Commissioning/Startup

• Provides on-site consulting/overview of equipment installation and preparation for service
• Supports field activities on construction projects and provides guidance on electrical design/installation issues.

Troubleshooting/Problem Solving

• Provides direct Electrical troubleshooting support, or in some cases leverages outside engineering firms to support plant operations.
• Analyzes Electrical failure root causes and develop cost effective technical solutions using SEL Synchro wave Event Analyzer, GE EnerVista and similar tools.
• Develop and maintain technical service bulletins related to lessons learned or reliability/availability solutions/best practices; assist sites with adherence to technical standards and internal/OEM bulletins.

Continuous Improvement

Work with corporate and plant engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement and productivity goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited Institution.
• Minimum 4+ years engineering experience in electrical power distribution.
• PE License is preferred, EIT required

Experience

• An ability to travel approximately 30%
• Must have experience with High, Medium & Low Voltage distribution systems and electrical power generation, preferably in large utility power plant/s or large industrial facilities
• Must have proficiency in understanding One Line/Three Line Diagrams, DC Control Schematics, Wiring diagrams, GA drawings related to interconnections, substations, power plants and electrical aspects of process plants including but not limited to motors, MCCs, PDCs and other electrical equipment.
• Experience with microprocessor, solid state and electro mechanical protective relaying schemes (Medium Voltage) including coordination and development of relay settings or troubleshooting of relay related trips. SEL relays experience is highly preferred.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data to identify trends is required.
• Must have effective written and oral communication skills; must be able to analyze data, write technical reports, develop work packages (incl. engineering drawings), and the ability to handle multiple assignments
• An ability to effectively communicate complex information, while considering audience understanding and level
• Ability to work on multiple facility emergent support concurrently.
• Experience in using SEL Synchro wave Event Analyzer, and GE EnerVista and similar tools.
• Experience using SKM tool for coordination study purposes.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $95,200.00 - $126,700.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Aff and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

All Reworld positions require a candidate’s ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld’s Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant’s experience or skills.

In addition to salary, this roleis eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

• medical
• prescription drug
• vision
• dental plans
• 401(k) plan
• paid parental leave
• paid time off
• paid holidays

Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role)has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.