Full-Time

Operations Planner

Posted on 9/7/2025

Reworld

Reworld

1,001-5,000 employees

Processes waste into energy and materials

Compensation Overview

$150k/yr

Newark, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or a general education degree (GED) is required; a Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
  • Broad background in plant operations, including at least 3 years’ experience in power or resource recovery plant operations required.
  • Hands-on and/or supervisory experience working with high-pressure boilers and electric generation equipment is required.
  • ASME QRO Site Specific Operator Certification (License) required; must be able to become site-specific certified within 6 months of hire.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general administrative periodicals, technical procedures, and regulations.
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence as well as effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and subordinates.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to take appropriate safe action on his/her own initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations.
  • Ability to motivate employees and maintain high morale.
  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb.
  • Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.
  • Qualify to wear a full-face respirator.
  • Consistently work in various weather conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Conducting personal and group technical training on proper application of Lock Out/Tag Out, Safe Work Permits, and Safe Operating Procedures as required. Maintain the current list of qualified Requesters.
  • Oversight and updating of the operator logs, SOPs, P&IDs, training programs, and implementing new processes for data collection and tracking utilizing the new technologies available.
  • Conduct weekly audit of Jumper/Bypass log, SWP, and LO/TOs.
  • Overseeing and prioritizing requests for removing equipment from service for maintenance, or other purposes, and ensuring the equipment is properly cleared and tagged in accordance with facility procedures.
  • Assist the Facility Safety Coordinator with administering the safety program, including presenting training in their absence.
  • Participating in daily/monthly meetings with the Shift Supervisors and facility management staff.
  • During emergency or unusual situations, shall direct or, if necessary, personally perform the required operations or corrective actions, as well as coordinate the activities of all personnel involved.
  • Serve as emergency coordinator in the absence of the Facility/Department Managers.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Operations Manager/Plant Management.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Reworld Waste provides sustainable waste solutions for businesses and communities in North America. Its services include materials processing and waste-to-energy plants, creating value from waste streams by recovering valuable materials and converting non-recyclable waste into energy. The company works with a wide range of clients and offers tailored solutions to manage waste in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner. How it works: they process waste streams to extract recyclables and other materials, then convert remaining non-recyclables into energy, using plants and processing facilities to handle different waste types. How it stands out: a focus on turning waste into both materials and energy, with customized solutions for diverse clients across industrial, municipal, and commercial sectors, aligning with circular economy goals. Goal: help clients achieve sustainable waste management by turning waste into resources and energy in a cost-efficient way.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Morristown, New Jersey

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • Acquired R.E.D. Technologies, adding 300,000 tons capacity and rail fleet.
  • Acquired EnviroVac, expanding Central US with 100 specialized vehicles.
  • Appointed Mauro Gregorio, ex-Dow $10B division president, to board.

What critics are saying

  • Waste Management erodes market share via aggressive hauler acquisitions.
  • EPA NSPS standards force scrubber installs, slashing waste-to-energy profits.
  • $930M Term Loan B/C refinancing triggers defaults amid high rates.

What makes Reworld unique

  • Reworld converts 20 million tons waste yearly into electricity for one million homes.
  • Recovers 500,000 tons metals annually from waste streams for recycling.
  • Provides secure disposal for sensitive data and intellectual property.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Short-term & Long-term disability Benefits

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 9th, 2026
Reworld appoints Mauro Gregorio, former Dow $10B division president, to board

Reworld, a sustainable waste solutions company, has appointed Mauro Gregorio to its Board of Directors. Gregorio brings extensive global leadership experience from his career at Dow Inc., where he most recently served as President of the Performance Materials & Coatings division, overseeing approximately $10 billion in annual sales. During his two-decade tenure at Dow, Gregorio held several senior roles, including President of Dow Consumer Solutions and CEO of Dow Silicone Corporation, where he led the integration of Dow Corning following its acquisition. He has also served on boards of several public and private companies, including Eagle Materials, Graham Corporation and Radius Recycling. Reworld's leadership expects Gregorio's experience in asset-intensive industries to support the company's growth and sustainability initiatives.

Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
Jan 10th, 2026
Cahill Represents Lead Arrangers in Reworld’s $930 Million of Refinancing Credit Facilities | Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

Cahill represented the administrative agent and lead arrangers in connection with $930 Million of Term Loan B and Term Loan C credit facilities for Reworld Holding Corporation.

PR Newswire
Jun 12th, 2025
Reworld™ Releases 2025 Sustainability Report, Advancing Its Mission To Waste Better

MORRISTOWN, N.J., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reworld™, a leading sustainable waste solutions company, released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing how it is helping customers and communities waste better through innovative technologies and a commitment to circularity. The report highlights how Reworld™ is delivering on its mission to advance sustainability, scale innovation and support the communities in which it operates

ROI-NJ
Jun 3rd, 2025
Reworld Appoints Aaron Johnson To President, Midwest Region

Reworld, a leader in sustainable waste solutions based in Morristown, announced the appointment of Aaron Johnson as president, Midwest Region, reinforcing the company’s commitment to regional growth and enhanced capabilities.Johnson will oversee all aspects of the company’s business across the Midwest, focusing on commercial growth, service delivery and operational discipline.Johnson brings more than 22 years of extensive experience in the waste management industry with unique credibility in profiled waste. He began his career in his family-owned waste business that was acquired by Waste Management in 2003, where he further enhanced his expertise until his most recent role as Area vice president for the Great Lakes Area.Throughout this time, Johnson has demonstrated a strong track record in delivering top and bottom-line financial results, driving operational efficiency, supporting new business expansion and leading change. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Purdue University, as well.“Aaron’s deep industry knowledge and hands-on approach make him an excellent fit to lead our Midwest Region,” said Azeez Mohammed, president and CEO of Reworld. “His experience driving growth both organically and inorganically, executing successful integrations and leading large teams through change will be critical as we continue to expand our footprint and elevate performance across the region.”

PR Newswire
Apr 28th, 2025
Reworld™ Celebrates Earth Month With Community Impact Environmental Initiatives

MORRISTOWN, N.J., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reworld™, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, honored Earth Month this April with over a dozen volunteer-driven cleanups, beautification projects, and community partnerships across the United States. From restoring school gardens and assembling community garden beds to hosting park cleanups and supporting native landscaping initiatives, Reworld™ employees came together to drive local environmental change in the communities where they live and work

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