Covanta

Regional Safety Manager

Covanta$118K — $169K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of regional or multi-site leadership experience in safety management
  • 5+ years in industrial safety and health in manufacturing, energy, or heavy industrial settings
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and ANSI, NFPA, NIOSH standards
  • Proven leadership capabilities, with experience in coaching and mentoring at all organization levels
  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or related field
  • Professional certification (CSP or CIH) preferred
  • Solid understanding of industrial hygiene principles and monitoring programs

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of safety programs across multiple facilities
  • Coach and influence Facility Safety Program Managers and Safety Coordinators
  • Partner with facility leadership to promote a proactive safety culture
  • Conduct audits and ensure corrective actions are tracked
  • Lead incident investigations and apply root cause analysis
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards
  • Drive safety training program development and delivery

Benefits

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

About the role

Reworld is seeking a strategic, results-driven, and forward-thinking Safety & Health professional to serve as a Regional Safety Manager. This role is responsible for leading the implementation and continuous improvement of safety and health programs across multiple operating facilities. Partnering closely with facility leadership, this position plays a critical role in strengthening Reworld’s safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving measurable improvements in safety performance across the East Region, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, Long Island (NY), New Jersey, and Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Reporting to the Vice President of Health & Safety, this is a high-impact leadership role requiring the ability to influence, guide, and elevate safety performance across a geographically dispersed organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the execution of corporate safety and health programs across multiple facilities
  • Directly support, coach, and influence Facility Safety Program Managers and Safety Coordinators across the region
  • Partner with facility leadership and maintenance teams to drive a strong, proactive safety culture
  • Conduct site audits, including quarterly safety assessments, and ensure corrective actions are effectively tracked and closed
  • Lead or participate in incident investigations, including OSHA-recordable events and near misses, utilizing root cause analysis
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable ANSI, NFPA, and NIOSH standards
  • Support outage planning and execution, including oversight of high-risk, safety-critical work activities
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of corporate safety procedures and programs
  • Support VPP Star certification and recertification efforts where applicable
  • Manage safety-related budgets within established corporate guidelines
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in industrial hygiene, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation
  • Drive the adoption of leading indicators and proactive safety initiatives
  • Promote continuous improvement and accountability across all sites

Qualifications
  • Minimum of four (4) years of regional or multi-site leadership experience directly managing facility-level Safety Program Managers and Safety Coordinators
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence safety performance across geographically dispersed teams and multiple facilities
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial safety and health within a manufacturing, energy, or heavy industrial environment
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable ANSI, NFPA, and NIOSH standards
  • Proven leadership capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, and driving accountability across all levels of an organization
  • Experience supporting multiple facilities in a regional, corporate, or multi-site capacity
  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
  • Professional certification, such as CSP, CIH, or equivalent, is strongly preferred
  • Strong experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development
  • Solid understanding of industrial hygiene principles, monitoring programs, and exposure controls
  • Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across locations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an operational mindset
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey critical information clearly, including in high-pressure situations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Support for Site Safety Teams
  • Assist with the development and delivery of safety training programs and initiatives
  • Support fit testing and respiratory protection programs
  • Conduct ergonomic evaluations and recommend design improvements
  • Guide hazard identification and implementation of control measures
  • Provide support in PPE selection and evaluation
  • Oversee industrial hygiene sampling and medical surveillance programs
  • Evaluate the consistency and effectiveness of the site-level safety program execution

Work Environment & Travel
  • Ability to travel up to approximately 70% across assigned regional sites
  • Flexibility to support nights, weekends, and outage schedules as needed
  • Ability to work in industrial environments with varying temperatures and conditions

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights
  • Ability to work in confined spaces as required
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection, hearing protection, and fall protection

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.

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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