Covanta

Area Safety & Health Manager – Industrial Operations

Covanta$100K — $133K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of safety and health experience in industrial environments
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable standards
  • Leadership and influencing skills across multiple facilities
  • Experience in conducting safety audits and program evaluations

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leadership to enhance safety culture
  • Implement corporate safety standards across facilities
  • Conduct safety audits and drive corrective actions
  • Coach personnel on safety practices and program execution
  • Support accident investigations and root cause analysis
  • Track and report safety performance metrics

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
Full Job Description

About the role

Reworld is seeking a dynamic and experienced Area Health & Safety Manager to support multiple facilities within an assigned region. This position plays a critical role in driving a strong safety culture by leading the implementation of corporate safety programs, supporting compliance efforts, and partnering with field leadership to improve safety performance. This role requires a hands-on, field-based leader who can influence operations, mentor site safety personnel, and ensure alignment with Reworld’s safety standards. The Area Health & Safety Manager will focus on reducing incidents, strengthening leading indicators, supporting industrial hygiene programs, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives across the region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with Facility and Regional Leadership to support and strengthen a culture of safety and accountability
  • Implement and reinforce corporate safety standards, procedures, and programs across assigned facilities
  • Conduct routine safety audits and assessments; track findings and drive corrective actions to closure
  • Support and coach site safety personnel and operational leaders on safety practices and program execution
  • Assist with development and delivery of safety training materials, programs, and communications
  • Lead or support industrial hygiene monitoring programs and medical surveillance activities
  • Participate in outage planning and execution with a focus on high-risk safety activities and field presence
  • Support accident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
  • Contribute to OSHA VPP efforts, including certification and recertification activities
  • Provide guidance on hazard identification, PPE evaluation, ergonomics, and control measures
  • Support contractor safety management and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
  • Track and report safety performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred
  • Equivalent industrial experience considered
  • CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) Preferred
  • Minimum of 5+ years of safety and health experience in an industrial environment
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable standards
  • Experience supporting safety programs in operations-heavy environments
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills across multiple facilities and teams
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both field personnel and senior leadership
  • Experience conducting safety audits, assessments, and program evaluations
  • Knowledge of industrial hygiene, medical surveillance, and exposure monitoring
  • Proven ability to lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development
  • Strong organizational and project management capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed region
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • Willingness to travel and support operations during non-routine hours as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Industrial environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and operational hazards
  • Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders, and work at heights or in confined spaces
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory and fall protection

What We Offer You

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

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

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

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: $100,400.00 - $133,500.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080.

About Covanta

Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. The company's mission is to provide sustainable waste and energy solutions to ensure a cleaner, safer, and healthier future for communities worldwide. Covanta operates over 40 facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, and has a workforce of over 4,000 employees. The company's waste-to-energy facilities convert non-recyclable waste into clean, renewable energy, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing safe and reliable waste disposal services. Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services, including waste management, recycling, and environmental consulting services.
Learn more about Covanta
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$28 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
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