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 creative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value
Reworlds 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.

About The Role

The Utility Operator (UO) is a member of the Operations Department and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, inspection, cleaning, and housekeeping of equipment throughout the Residue Storage and Processing Building (RSPB) and other assigned areas of the facility.
The Utility Operator supports the operation of ash handling, residue processing, and metal recovery systems while identifying and reporting equipment issues and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and inspect ash handling, residue processing, and metal recovery equipment.


• Perform routine inspections of conveyors, magnets, non-ferrous recovery equipment, screens, crushers, ash conditioning equipment, and related systems.


• Monitor equipment for abnormal conditions, blockages, buildup, leaks, noise, vibration, or other issues and report them to the Shift Supervisor.


• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping of equipment and work areas, including maintaining 5S standards.


• Assist with routine maintenance activities and work evolutions.


• Participate in boiler cleanings, outages, shutdowns, and other plant work evolutions.






• Follow all operating procedures, safety procedures, LOTO requirements, and environmental requirements.


• Complete operating logs, inspections, checklists, and required documentation.


• Complete required Reworld training and qualify as an Equipment Operator within the assigned timelines.


• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance personnel to support safe and reliable plant operation.


• Perform other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor.

Position Requirements

• Valid 4th Class Operating Engineer Certificate of Qualification is required.


• High school diploma or GED preferred.


• Previous industrial, manufacturing, power generation, or waste-to-energy experience is an asset.


• Ability to read and understand technical procedures, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and safety procedures.


• Ability to use a computer and complete online training.


• Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and communicate equipment issues.


• Strong commitment to safety, housekeeping, and environmental compliance.


• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and planned outages as required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Exposure to high temperatures, outdoor weather conditions, noise, dust, and industrial environments.


• Work around moving machinery, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.


• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection where required.


• Ability to climb ladders and structures and work at heights.


• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl,
  
  
  
  and reach.

All Reworld positions require a candidates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworlds 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 applicants experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

This role is covered under a Labor Union / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The pay rate and benefits will be according to CBA for the role.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.