Regional Outage Planner​/Project Manager

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Reworld is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Outage Project Manager to join our Waste-to-Energy (WtE) power production plant team. Reporting to the Regional Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of scheduled and unscheduled plant outages across multiple regional sites. The ideal candidate will have project management experience and a strong background in working with specialized WtE equipment, including combustion chambers, turbine generators, air pollution control systems (e.g., electrostatic precipitators, scrubbers, SCR systems), steam generation, waste reception equipment, cooling towers, and ash handling systems.

The Regional Outage Project Manager is crucial in ensuring optimal uptime, efficient energy generation, and compliance with environmental standards. This position requires 50-70% travel to manage outage activities across various locations. The manager handles multiple projects simultaneously while coordinating teams and resources. The role also requires managing project budgets, tracking progress, optimizing performance, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

• 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…