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Regional Safety Manager

Covanta
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Newark
183 Raymond Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 23, 2026

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

Our Value

Reworld's 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.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

Reworld is seeking a dedicated, versatile, and selfmotivated Safety and Health professional with a proven record of leading the implementation of safety and health programs in an operating environment. We are looking for innovative and forwardthinking candidates who bring a progressive approach to safety and health management systems.

The Regional Safety Manager plays a critical role in strengthening Reworld's safety culture by partnering with facility leadership and implementing corporate safety and health standards across the Western United States, including facilities in Oregon, California, and Hawaii. Reporting to the Vice President of Health and Safety, this position supports strategic safety initiatives and contributes directly to reducing injuries, enhancing compliance, and developing longterm safety improvements. This is a dynamic opportunity for an experienced safety professional who is passionate about health and safety excellence, continuous improvement, and building strong relationships across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build strong working relationships with the Senior Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Manager of Field Services, facility managers, and site safety coordinators to support the success of all safety programs.
  • Conduct quarterly snapshot audits for assigned regional facilities and track and report findings.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of Corporate Safety Procedures and programs.
  • Manage expenditures within established corporate budget parameters.
  • Provide coaching, training, and technical support to facility safety personnel and fieldbased employees.
  • Support outage planning and participation, including oversight during safetycritical phases, industrial hygiene sampling, analysis, reporting, accident investigations, job safety analysis (JSA) review, hazard identification, ergonomic assessments, and corrective action evaluation.
  • Provide leadership support for VPP Star certification and recertification where applicable.
  • Lead or participate in accident investigations and root cause analyses for OSHArecordable incidents, serious near misses, and CFSrelated events.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development in industrial hygiene and safety.
  • Conduct research on safety and health topics, equipment, and best practices as needed.

Support Facility Safety Personnel With

  • Preparation of training materials and coordination of weekly and monthly safety themes.
  • Fit testing activities.
  • Ergonomic evaluations and related design improvements.
  • Hazard control assessment and implementation.
  • Evaluation of sitelevel safety and health program execution and maintenance.
  • Selection and evaluation of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Tracking and oversight of industrial hygiene sampling and medical surveillance activities (e.g., blood lead levels, hearing tests, respiratory medical qualifications).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field; equivalent industrial experience may be considered; CSP or CIH preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an industrial safety and health environment with strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and ANSI, NFPA, and NIOSH standards.
  • Experience supporting multiple sites or working in a regional capacity.
  • Ability to travel up to approximately 70% of the time.
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, or offhours as needed.
  • Selfdirected, actionoriented, and forwardthinking with a strong ethical foundation.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey critical information effectively, including during highpressure situations.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability and the ability to influence and guide others.
  • Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience with leading indicators is highly desirable.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide positive, constructive feedback.
  • Solid analytical and problemsolving skills with strong operational awareness.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functions and organizational levels.
  • Proven ability to lead change, challenge the status quo, and drive improvement initiatives.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
  • Willingness to work nonroutine hours to support facility operations.
  • Skills in coaching, influencing, accident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action development, safety assessments, and contractor safety oversight.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to work in an industrial environment with varying temperatures and potential exposure to hazards.
  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights when required.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces as needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on an infrequent basis.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, fall protection, safety boots, protective clothing, hearing protection, and gloves.

What We Offer You

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; a 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at:
https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's 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 applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $118,700.00 - $169,800.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld 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.

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Reworld may sometimesselectively 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.

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