Director, Regional Engineering
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Who we areFor 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.All that we're missing is you. Join us
today!!Our valuesDiversity, 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 roleDirector, Regional
EngineeringThe scope covers Engineering and Operations support for
all Engineering aspects of the Waste-to-Energy, Material Processing
Facilities and Transfer stations within the region. Reporting to
the Senior Director of Regional Maintenance and Engineering, this
role will create the Engineering strategy and prioritization while
leading a team of regional engineers. This role partners with
Operations, Corporate Engineering, HSE and PMO to align on the
design strategy and execution. This role is called upon to support
and resource business development needs as well.Key
responsibilities, deliverables and expectations:
- Engineering Supervision: Manage and supervise regional
engineering org and integration with corporate resources.
- Technical Programs: Lead technical programs of strategic
importance to regional goals.
- Capex: Partner with leaders across other teams/organizations to
deliver on annual and multi-year Full Potential Plans and Long-Term
Maintenance/Capex Plans to improve system availability, capacity,
and efficiency.
- Operations and Maintenance Standards: Ensure compliance with
Covanta's Engineering Design and O&M standards, define
processes, road maps, budgets, and organizational enhancements to
meet company goals and promote continuous improvements.
- Technological Improvements: Set the technical vision, staying
ahead of the industry with innovative and cutting-edge
technologies. Take initiative in thought leadership and
creativity.
- Collaboration with Corporate Engineering: In conjunction with
Corporate Engineering Team, lead the regional strategy for
establishing the criteria, basis of design documents, major
equipment specifications, bid evaluations and technical
recommendations.
- Leverage outside engineering firms: Direct and approve detail
engineering design work completed by outside engineering firms and
equipment suppliers.
- Performance Tracking: Track, analyze and monitor technical
performance metrics.
- Feasibility Studies: Leading feasibility studies for new or
retrofit designs, considering total cost of ownership (Capital,
O&M Cost) and propose solutions considering both, technical and
economic factors.
- RCA/Problem Solving: Troubleshoot plant and process issues and
work to support Root Cause Analysis and Performance Enhancements.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a mechanical engineering role
is required.
- Prior experience working in and around power generating plants
or large industrial facilities and systems including boilers and
combustion, steam generation and distribution, turbine generators,
and balance of plant (steam condensers, feedwater pumps and
systems, cooling towers and circulating cooling water systems,
etc.).
- Additional experience in industrial power plants and
cogeneration is also desirable.
- Prior experience managing technical personnel, either in a
direct report or team responsibility setting, is required.
- Must have experience in project management and construction of
systems and equipment utilized in utility power plants or large
industrial facilities. Experience in Waste-to-Energy facilities or
other solid fuels is desirable.
- Experience working in facility operations and/or maintenance
support is desirable.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data
to identify trends is required.
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills - with
experience communicating across all levels of the organization -
are required.
- Willingness to travel.
- Ability to work independently and meet project schedules.
- Must be able to manage multiple concurrent projects with
minimal direction, while at the same time providing guidance to a
technical team of direct reports.Education:
- Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering or related
discipline), from an accredited institution is
required.Certifications (if applicable):
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt minimum) is highly desired
- Leverage outside engineering firms: Direct and approve detail
engineering design work completed by outside engineering firms and
equipment suppliers.
- Performance Tracking: Track, analyze and monitor technical
performance metrics.
- Feasibility Studies: Leading feasibility studies for new or
retrofit designs, considering total cost of ownership (Capital,
O&M Cost) and propose solutions considering both, technical and
economic factors.
- RCA/Problem Solving: Troubleshoot plant and process issues and
work to support Root Cause Analysis and Performance Enhancements.
Our DEI CommitmentCovanta 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. Know Your Rights
()Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based
on the applicant's experience or skills.If you are an individual
with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a
reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your
ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site
because of your disability. You can request reasonable
accommodations by going to Covanta.com and clicking on the 'Contact
Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field,
fill out all required fields including your message. In the message
section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation
Request'.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, St. Petersburg , Director, Regional Engineering, Engineering , Saint Petersburg, Florida
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