Who we are
For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.
Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.
Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
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Our values
Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.
About the role
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations at the site.
• Oversee and promote effective Health, Safety, and Environmental programs and practices.
• Lead site operations to consistently meet or exceed business objectives and Annual Operating Plan targets.
• Develop long term maintenance, staffing, operational and budgetary plans
• Develop and execute strategy for the site to increase operational discipline/accountability, productivity, quality, reliability, employee engagement/retention.
• Champion use of Six Sigma/Lean tools in driving plant improvement to develop and implement strategic initiatives relative to inventory, capacity utilization, and growth opportunities to deliver business results and drive maturity beyond current level.
• Maintain cost effectiveness through aggressive productivity and asset management.
• Improve and develop organization capabilities through effective performance management and planning/utilization of human and capital resources.
• Drive cultural change, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain effective site leadership team. Motivate the team to encourage personal and professional growth by setting goals and objectives for all functional areas of the plant.
• Develop relationships to improve performance with key Clients.
• Build positive working relationships within the global organization and serve as point-of-contact for broader Company initiatives.
• Champion programs to address employee satisfaction, employee training, communications, technology transfer, process improvement and departmental structure to support operating and strategic goals.
• Represent Covanta in local government, community, and industry groups.
• Coordinates all outages and maintenance planning including utilizing regional and corporate resources when necessary to maximize effectiveness.
Ideal Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive power plant or manufacturing experience, ideally with power generation and / or material handling.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous management experience in a specialty chemical plant or other industrial facilities with significant material handling, coal fired power plant or WTE environment
• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• Proven leadership skills as a team player/builder and a driver of value-added results.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, project planning, cost control, and program management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to influence others and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Experience in use of Six Sigma tools, with Lean, Black belt or Green belt certification preferred.
• Proven track record of success in implementing HS&E programs and business initiatives.
• Strong internal and external communication and team-building skills.
• Ability to energize and develop all levels of the organization.
• Diversity awareness.
• Experience in building (re-building) process/systems focused structure.
What Covanta Offers You:

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Performance based Annual Incentive Plan
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

Our DEI Commitment
Covanta 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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