Regional CEM Coordinator

Covanta; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 100,400 - 133,500; Full time

Job summary

Covanta is looking for a Regional CEMS Coordinator based in Massachusetts to oversee Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS). This critical role ensures the accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance of emissions monitoring data across Reworld facilities.

Responsibilities include overseeing QA/QC activities, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree, 5+ years in emissions compliance systems, and strong communication skills. Salary range is $100,400 – $133,500 USD.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with CEMS or emissions compliance systems is preferred.
• Strong ability to lead and influence across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional oversight of QA/QC activities for all CEMS.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and Reworld policies.
• Coordinate and oversee required audit activities.
• Conduct semi-annual on-site inspections to verify system performance.

Skills

CEMS regulations knowledge

Analytical instrumentation

Emissions compliance systems

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in a relevant field

Job description

About the role

Location: Flexible - based at or near a Reworld TTF facility

Reports to: Director, CEMS

Travel: Approximately 30%

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of CEMS, the Regional CEMS Coordinator serves as the technical and compliance authority for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) across multiple Reworld TTF facilities. This high‑visibility, mission‑critical role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and regulatory defensibility of emissions monitoring data.

The successful candidate will provide regional oversight of QA/QC execution, audit readiness, maintenance strategies, and change management, while working collaboratively with plant personnel, environmental staff, and corporate stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regional oversight of QA/QC activities for all CEMS and associated Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) within the assigned region.
• Ensure daily calibration drift checks, QA/QC documentation, and maintenance records are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (including 40 CFR Part 60 and Appendix F), permits, consent decrees, and Reworld CEMS policies.
• Periodically review site QA/QC practices and records to verify consistency and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate and oversee required audit activities, including quarterly cylinder gas audits, opacity audits, and annual Relative Accuracy Test Audits (RATAs).
• Ensure audit readiness through pre‑test inspections, QA maintenance, corrective actions, and documentation review.
• Provide on‑site support and technical supervision during audits as required.
• Review and implement preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize CEMS reliability and data availability.
• Coordinate updates to routine and preventive maintenance procedures as needed.
• Establish and maintain appropriate spare parts inventories for all CEMS components across assigned facilities.
• Coordinate and oversee all changes, upgrades, or modifications to CEMS hardware, software, and DAS configurations.
• Ensure all system changes are properly documented, reviewed for regulatory impact, and implemented in compliance with applicable requirements and internal policies.
• Verify that no unauthorized system modifications have occurred during periodic site inspections.
• Conduct semi‑annual on‑site inspections of each CEMS to verify system configuration, maintenance practices, and documentation accuracy.
• Confirm ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and Reworld standards.
• Provide regular regional status reports summarizing system performance, data availability, and significant non‑routine events affecting CEMS operation.
• Promptly notify the CEMS/Testing Department of any issues that could impact system accuracy, data availability, or the ability to perform scheduled audits or regulatory testing.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action development for significant CEMS events.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with CEMS, analytical instrumentation, or emissions compliance systems preferred.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of CEMS regulations, QA/QC requirements, and audit processes.
• Experience with DAS validation, emissions data review, and documentation practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data review and analysis.

Professional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with plant personnel, corporate leadership, and regulatory representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across multiple facilities without direct line authority.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a regional environment.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in protecting Reworld from regulatory risk by ensuring the accuracy, availability, and defensibility of emissions monitoring data across the region. The Regional CEMS Coordinator is a key technical partner in maintaining compliance integrity and operational credibility.

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.

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.

Pay range for the primary location of this position: $100,400.00 – $133,500.00 USD.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative action program, and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, liability for service in the armed forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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