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Director, Project Engineering

Director, Project Engineering

CovantaFlorham Park, NJ, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

ROLE DESCRIPTION :

The Director, Project Engineering, is a key position within Reworld and is responsible for engineering leadership for project engineering and coordination with Regional Engineering, PMO and Site Operations teams. Reporting to the Vice President, Design Engineering, this is a strategic leadership role, yet highly technical, and detail orientated that leads and lays the foundation for major projects, in conjunction with technical discipline / Design leads. This role also assesses feasibility and develops concepts and options for planning new capital projects and acts as liaison between discipline engineering functions and Project Management team for major projects.

Scope :

The Project Engineering scope covers coordination of design and operations support for all aspects of the TTFs (Thermo-mechanical Treatment facilities, also known as Energy-from-Waste process) at 30+ facilities within US and Canada. This includes cranes, steam generation boilers and their auxiliaries, feedwater pumps, deaerator systems, turbine generators, condensers, air pollution control equipment, ash handling and conveying equipment, metals recovery systems. Although this is a corporate engineering role, it involves extensive collaboration with sites, hence ~30% travel is required. This position collaborates strongly with peers in Electrical, Process & Controls, Mechanical, Regional Engineering groups, to ensure all discipline needs are met.

Key responsibilities, deliverables, and expectations

  • Project Engineering : Technical oversight for the development of engineering activities across multiple major capital projects and proposals.
  • Technical lead for major capex projects, including co-ordination of design deliverables (internal or with 3rd party Engineering firms) in collaboration of multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ensure proposals, and plans are in line with Company, governmental / regulatory agency Eng. principles, and standards.
  • Support Project teams with establishing project Basis of Design (BOD), which includes preliminary calculations, plant sizing criteria / specification, planning and permit development / response documents, coordinating with outside engineering and / or contractors, coordinating with Lender's engineers and liaising with discipline engineers, operations and maintenance engineers and environmental engineers to ensure a fully transparent and appropriate design concept. In addition, coordinate with the assigned Project Manager to review and develop EPC contracts.
  • Evaluate Contractor and 3rd Party Engineering bid proposals, including examining specific tasks to be performed, materials to be used, and the qualifications of individuals performing the work. Identify inconsistencies with technical standards (in conjunction with Design Leads), make recommendations, and assist in the development of appropriate alternative solutions.
  • Coordination for specifying, evaluating, and implementing critical plant systems including waste handling, combustion, air pollution control, turbine generator and condensing / cooling water systems, rotating equipment, and ash handling systems.
  • Lead technical evaluation for project engineering improvements in design, throughput, and scale up. Ensure that a project engineering process exists and is followed for rigorous process evaluation and upgrading.
  • Identify process improvements by using internal and external benchmarks. Assess and resolve root causes of problems and inconsistencies.
  • Define and plan efficient and effective support to engineering projects and programs, cross-functional throughout the Company.
  • Support assessment of asset performance to ensure design commitments and business objectives are met while meeting corporate risk targets. Analyze and document deviations to capture lessons learned and keep design criteria current.
  • Help define and utilize common KPIs to measure project engineering performance and improve effectiveness.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration within the Project Engineering and Planning team and foster a team approach to problem solving and communication with Engineering, Procurement, PMO, Regional Engineering and Operations teams.

Leadership :

  • Talent Management : Attracts and develops key talent including Performance Management of Internal Teams.
  • Professional Development : Provide guidance on the professional development of direct reports.
  • REQUIREMENTS

    Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Process Engineering or similar technical degree.
  • An advanced degree is considered an advantage.
  • 15+ years in Engineering Management with 10+ years in project engineering and 5+ years in plant or field experience.
  • At least 5 years supervisory experience in a leadership role, as well as experience leading project engineering function.
  • Preferred prior experience : working in and around chemical plants, paper / pulp plants, power generating plants or large industrial facilities and systems including boilers and combustion, steam generation and distribution, turbine generators, and balance of plant (steam condensers, feedwater pumps and systems, cooling towers and circulating cooling water systems).
  • Fundamental familiarity with Civil / structural concepts for brownfield capital projects and troubleshooting structural issues of operating facilities.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data to identify trends.
  • Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills - with experience communicating across all levels of the organization.
  • Certifications (if applicable) :

  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in the US is preferred
  • Six Sigma certification (Green Belt minimum) is highly desired
  • Other Requirements :

    (Include any requirements based on hours of work, shift work, special work conditions, physical demands, travel etc.)

    Reworld is committed to paying equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps. The pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. Some roles may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or additional incentives. The pay range for the primary location of this position is : $175,360.00 (min) - $232,349.00 (max) per year. The pay offered is based on factors like relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, location, performance, internal equity, union contract (if applicable), work schedule, travel, and business needs. In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. If this role is 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 (for roles not covered under a collective bargaining agreement). 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.

    Our DEI Commitment

    Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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    If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the \'Contact Us\' button. Under Inquires, select \'Careers\' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a \'Job Application Accommodation Request\'.

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    Reworld may sometimes collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms. The company will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and work order has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria will be deemed invalid for fees.

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