Operations Manager (Waste-to-Energy)

Location: hirify.global Palm 2 facility, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Salary: $113,900–$162,700 USD per year

Company

hirify.global provides sustainable waste management and materials solutions designed to reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover value from waste streams.

What you will do

• Lead the safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of a thermomechanical treatment facility.
• Oversee boiler and turbine performance and ensure compliance with environmental permits and operating procedures.
• Manage Operations Supervisors, Shift Supervisors, and Operating Technicians.
• Translate business strategy into operational plans, resource plans, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop personnel, strengthen accountability, and build an inclusive, high-performance operations culture.
• Lead audits, housekeeping standards, troubleshooting, and operational discipline across the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Chemical, or at least 10 years of plant operations supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience with power plant operations or high-pressure boilers and prior experience as a people leader.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse employees and contractors, communicate with stakeholders, and develop teams.
• Experience with process and systems development, safety management in high-hazard operations, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work off-hours and on call, climb, lift or carry 50 pounds, work at heights and in confined spaces, wear a full-face respirator, and work in varying weather conditions.
• ASME QRO/CFO certification is desirable, or the ability to qualify for the required certification within six months of employment.

Nice to have

• Materials handling and processing experience with conveyors, cranes, and hoppers.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification or experience.
• Experience with CMMS, outages, turbines, generators, electrical and controls systems, or other power plant systems.
• Experience in a specialty chemical plant, waste-to-energy facility, coal-fired power plant, or material-handling environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Health care, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits begin on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) plan with company matching of up to 7%.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, wellness incentives, and employee assistance benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee referral bonus.
• Focus on safety, inclusion, accountability, continuous learning, and sustainable environmental outcomes.