Facility Manager (Fairfax EfW facility)

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Company: Covanta
Location: Lorton, VA

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Position Description

About Covanta: Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. Annually, Covanta’s modern Energy-from-Waste facilities safely convert approximately 20 million tons of waste from municipalities and businesses into clean, renewable electricity to power one million homes and recycle approximately 500,000 tons of metal. Through a vast network of treatment and recycling facilities, Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services to companies seeking solutions to some of today’s most complex environmental challenges. For more information, visit http://www.covanta.com .

Information on our facilities is available at http://www.covanta.com/Covanta-Map . For career opportunities, visit http://www.covanta.com/Careers . Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Facility Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of operations, maintenance and plant support employees. Incumbent must demonstrate the ability to lead others toward meeting or exceeding financial operational and performance goals in a power generation environment.

Supports and facilitates successful client relations and management of financial and contractual matters.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Area Manager, the Facility Manager is a strong advocate for our environment and safety efforts while developing long-term positive relationships with the local community.

  • Maximizes the financial return received by Covanta from the operation & maintenance of the facility.
  • Directs all outage and maintenance planning, including utilizing regional and corp resources when necessary.
  • Operates the facility in a manner that protects the health and safety of employees and visitors as a first priority which includes familiarity with regs and permits governing the facility.
  • Maximizes the return on all assets associated with the facility.
  • Manage financial results of the plant.
  • Strives to improve the performance and takes primary responsibility for all operating expenses.
  • Coordinates staff efforts to solve problems and respond to opportunities as well as motivate the team to encourage personal and professional growth.
  • Participates in public forums to support business development and community education.
  • Maintains effective relationships with local political & community leaders.
  • Monitors utilities, the competition and other business regarding pricing business opportunities and market influences.
  • Ensures compliance with all contracts to protect long-term interests of the company.
  • Ensures compliance with environmental standards and applicable governmental regulations.
  • Assists the Regional Management with other duties as required.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical degree program is required. A Master’s degree and / or Military experience is a plus.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in a power plant environment with a proven track record of increasing managerial responsibility.
  • Solid negotiations, analytical, and planning skills coupled with the ability to multi-task.
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strategic thinker with a detail-oriented and creative problem solving approach.
  • Strong team player; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, customers, vendors, contractors and employees across various corporate disciplines.
  • Interpersonal skills; the ability to build and maintain strong partnerships and business relationships.
  • Strong executive presence; engaging personality and the confidence to make decisions.