Power Plant Operations Leader

Reworld Waste, LLC; Chester, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Reworld Waste, LLC in the United States is seeking an Operations Manager to lead safe, compliant, and efficient power-plant operations in an industrial environment. You will oversee operations personnel, high-pressure boilers, steam turbines, generators, and control systems while maintaining environmental and safety standards.

The role blends hands-on technical problem solving with people leadership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in an industrial or power-generating environment.
• Experience with thermo-mechanical treatment (TTF) operations, or solid waste processing, equipment, and operational controls.
• Hands-on experience in power plant operations, high-pressure boilers, or related industrial systems, with a strong understanding of power plant processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strong environmental, health, and safety leadership to support zero-accident performance and full compliance with all permit requirements.
• Provide effective leadership, coaching, and direction to operations personnel to achieve operational and business objectives.
• Guide and oversee boiler, turbine, and thermo-mechanical treatment operations to maintain maximum efficiency, reliability, and process consistency.
• Coordinate daily operational activities across departments to ensure smooth and efficient execution of all work.
• Monitor thermo-mechanical treatment processes and related equipment, troubleshoot operational issues, and support improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and performance.
• Conduct and supervise operational studies to improve plant equipment and processes; revise plant manuals and procedures as necessary.
• Ensure full compliance with operational procedures through regular auditing and performance review.
• Maintain plant readiness for abnormal or emergency situations and ensure safe, reliable daily operation.
• Inspect boilers, thermo-mechanical treatment equipment, and plant machinery to meet performance targets.
• Manage existing technical training programs and develop new training initiatives.
• Prepare, oversee, and present technical reports as required by leadership.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all operational areas to support a safe, efficient plant environment.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Power plant operations

Thermo-mechanical treatment

High-pressure boilers

Turbines & generators

Outages management

Equipment troubleshooting

Communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

ASME Certification

QRO/CFO Certification

Job description

Reworld Waste, LLC in the United States is seeking an Operations Manager to lead safe, compliant, and efficient power-plant operations in an industrial environment. You will oversee operations personnel, high-pressure boilers, steam turbines, generators, and control systems while maintaining environmental and safety standards.

The role blends hands-on technical problem solving with people leadership and continuous improvement.