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 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

Position Description: While working under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, the Control Room Operator is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis.  The Control Room Operator will respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and execute plant shutdown and start-up procedures and ensure that the plant meets it’s generating requirements while operating in a safe and environmentally efficient manner. At times, the Control Room Operator will lead and direct other employees on their shift to address various plant conditions. 

Control the operation of systems including steam generation, condensate, feed water, turbine/generator, circulating water, service water, fuel handling, ash handling, electrical, fire protection, air pollution control and various computer networks.

Read and interpret meters, gauges, recorders, and annunciators to determine system operating conditions; take action within prescribed normal and emergency operating procedures.

Adjust and monitor temperatures, pressures, flows, and levels on station primary system components for plant optimization.

Initiate and conduct periodic surveillance, tests and operating safety checks on equipment.

Maintain required logs and calculations; observe these logs for indications of faulty operation; notify supervisor of abnormal system conditions.

Monitor operation of systems and components including pumps, motors, valves, fans, dampers, grates, augers, conveyors, dust collections, etc.

Monitors operability of fire protection systems, emergency backup equipment, electrical supply equipment and instrumentation associated with station systems and components.

Monitoring air pollution control equipment

Accurately reading and recording data, and reporting equipment malfunctions or trends, which indicate possible equipment danger

Identifying and correcting abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations

Understand and train other Operators .on the operating principles of the power facility’s systems, components, and steam cycles

Position Requirements & Qualifications:

To be considered for this position the individual must have at least three years previous experience with high pressure boilers and electric generating equipment, or formal technical training and a High School Diploma or equivalent.

All Control Room Operators must have strong leadership and motivational skills, and the ability to stay alert while sitting for long periods of time. Must have basic computer, oral and written communications skills, and problem solving and decision-making ability. Must be able to read Blueprints, P&IDs, and understand schematic specifications and vendor technical manuals.

Must be able to work on a rotating shift schedule and work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work extensive overtime hours during planned and un-planned maintenance. 

Must be able to work in all locations within the plant, under extremes of hot and cold, and in areas of dust, noise, and wet conditions. Must be able to wear a respirator, climb a ladder to access equipment and work from heights using fall protection, lift heavy objects and other manual labor to including pushing, pulling, sweeping, and shoveling.  Reworld is a smoke free worksite. 

Total Rewards & Compensation:

Competitive Base Salary

Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan and 401K match

Physical Demands of the Role:

Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb

Ability to lift/carry 50lbs

Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces

Qualify to wear a full-face respirator 

Consistently work in various weather conditions

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

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