Lead Engineer

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.

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About the role

Position Description

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Rotating Equipment Plant Support Engineering, the Plant Monitoring & Diagnostic Engineer will be responsible for:

• Monitoring component assembly instrumentation signals for abnormalities in operation.
• Drafting dashboards and detailed reports on trending operational parameters, provide technical recommendations to facilities on operational risk and repair options.
• On-site and remote Mechanical/Electrical engineering troubleshooting support for equipment operational challenges and unplanned equipment outages.  
• Facilitate reviews with Reworld facility maintenance teams on asset health and planned maintenance scope.

This position will provide key support to local and regional maintenance teams, however may handle boots on the ground aspects of these projects. The Engineer will provide subject matter expertise, utilizing Reworld’s technical standards/specifications for Mechanical/Electrical Designs, incl. all rotating equipment standards applicable in USA.

This position requires close collaboration with Reworld facilities based throughout the US, hence there is some expected travel when necessary to support is required; estimated 30% travel requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently review facility operational trends of rotating equipment monitoring systems. Catalog and prioritize equipment based on trends abnormalities and rotating equipment standards of acceptable operation. Coordinate with Reliability Engineering and Facility Maintenance teams to develop an actionable plan for resolution.
• Develop a protocol for responding to all critical alarms, followed by escalation to key stakeholders (Corporate Engineering, Reliability Maintenance, Facility teams, etc.).
• Develop scope of work for facility management and coordinate with suppliers and contractors in close coordination with Reworld engineering teams.
• May assume the duties of technical lead and subject matter expert for small to medium capital program including maintaining technical documentation and asset databases.
• Discuss, explain, and hold technical presentations to key stakeholders to address potential improvements associated with the diagnostics results.
• M&D Engineer will have strong communication and collaboration with all internal Engineering teams.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent from an accredited Institution.
• Minimum 5 years of Engineering experience in relevant areas. Preferred experience in vibration systems and diagnostics.
• Desired certification: Vibration Analysts Category – II or higher according to ISO 18436
• Desired experience in operation and/or maintenance of steam turbines and ancillary equipment.

Experience/Skillsets:

Industrial Experience:

• Desired to have Mechanical experience with Fans, Pumps, Motors, and/or turbomachinery within an electrical power generation/large utility power plant, large industrial co-generation facilities, large chemical plants, either as an operations/design engineer or working with AE/design firms supporting similar industrial sectors. Must be able to work on multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.

Technical Skillsets:

• Understands and has working knowledge in preventive and predictive maintenance programs. (oil analysis, vibration monitoring, Temp monitoring of rotating machines, etc.). Knowledge of Bently Nevada System diagnostics is a plus.
• Must have proficiency in understanding and analyzing operational data for industrial equipment.
• Experience with troubleshooting operational issues with rotating equipment, including vibration, bearing temperature, valve actuation, steam flow regulation.
• Experience in mechanical assembly degradation and methods to repair equipment to as-new condition.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings such as CAD/AutoCAD, utilizing Monitoring and Diagnostic software from any vendor (e.g. KCF), SCADA/DCS or similar data trending applications.
• Proficiency in creating and analyzing data trends to create and then present meaningful conclusions and/or action plans.
• Must have effective written and oral communication skills; must be able to analyze data, write technical reports, and develop work packages to implement recommendations and the ability to handle multiple assignments.

Reworld is committed to paying its staff 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: $92,000.00 (min) - 125,000.00 (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.

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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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