Hybrid Regional Outage Planner – Project Manager

at Reworld Waste

• Job title: Regional Outage Planner – Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Regional Outage Project Manager managing WtE plant outages across multiple locations. Ensuring optimal uptime, efficient energy generation, and compliance with environmental standards amid extensive travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed outage plans for critical WtE systems (combustion chambers, boilers, turbine generators, ash handling systems, etc.).
• Coordinate outage activities across multiple plants, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Adjust resource allocation (labor, materials, vendors) to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and within scope.
• Lead internal and external teams, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, efficient resource management, and timely project execution.
• Monitor costs during outages, identify budget overruns, and recommend corrective actions or cost-saving measures.
• Perform risk assessments and manage potential project delays, safety hazards, or environmental concerns.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, ensuring the timely and successful completion of outage projects.
• To minimize downtime, establish preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for key WtE plant systems.
• Ensure all maintenance activities follow best practices and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure on-time, on-budget execution.
• Ensure outage work adheres to Reworld’s safety policies, environmental regulations, and industry standards.
• Lead compliance efforts to maintain air quality and meet air pollution control standards during outages.
• Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments to ensure the safety of personnel during outage operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to procure resources for outage projects.
• Develop and manage outage project budgets to ensure cost efficiency and effective resource use.
• Track project expenses, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints, and provide recommendations for cost optimization.
• Maximize plant uptime and minimize downtime to optimize overall operations and project outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to improve operational performance and reduce downtime.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental regulations, including emissions standards and waste disposal practices.
• Prepare and maintain detailed reports on outage activities, regulatory compliance, and performance metrics.
• Report project status, progress, and any potential challenges to senior management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for outage-related communications, providing timely and clear updates to all stakeholders.
• Coordinate with senior management, vendors, contractors, and internal teams to address outage-related inquiries and issues.
• Conduct post-outage reviews to assess the success of planning and execution and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in outage management and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven project management experience, ideally in outage planning and coordination within the WtE industry.
• In-depth knowledge of WtE systems (combustion chambers, turbines, air pollution control systems, steam generation, etc.).
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations related to air quality, waste management, and emissions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations and managing complex projects.
• Proficient in managing outage project budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring cost-effective project delivery.
• Familiarity with green energy, sustainability practices, and environmental compliance in the WtE sector.
• Preferred Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or maintenance management.
• Experience with municipal solid waste (MSW) to energy systems.
• Proven track record in improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
• Knowledge/ experience of Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC, Kaizen).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching