Covanta

Shift Supervisor

Covanta$108K — $155K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of supervisory experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in Power or Resource Recovery Plant operations
  • Hands-on experience with high-pressure boilers and electric generating equipment
  • High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor of Science preferred
  • Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends, holidays, and outage support
  • Must maintain site and state-mandated licenses and certifications

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety protocols
  • Approve equipment maintenance requests and issue necessary safety permits
  • Monitor and maintain compliance with environmental limits
  • Respond to emergencies, injuries, or accidents during shifts
  • Direct daily, weekly, and monthly operational checks and housekeeping
  • Maximize operational performance and troubleshoot plant operational issues
  • Coordinate maintenance activities and lead assigned projects

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Eligible for a sign-on bonus
Full Job Description
About the role

As a Shift Supervisor, reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the facility during your assigned shift, including monitoring boilers, turbine(s), and steam plant operations, equipment, and systems. You will routinely tour the plant and oversee the work of various personnel, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations, environmental limits, and permits. In the event of emergencies or unusual operations, the Shift Supervisor will, if necessary, direct or personally perform the required operations and coordinate the activities of all personnel involved. Please note that this position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Position Responsibilities
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel at the facility and ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Approve all requests for removing equipment from service for maintenance and other purposes, ensure equipment is properly cleared and tagged, and issue safety permits, following plant procedures.
  • Maintain the plant within all environmental limits and permits
  • Emergency response to injuries or accidents
  • Direct the completion of shift, daily, weekly, and monthly checks, and general housekeeping.
  • Maximize operational performance and efficiencies of facility assets
  • Troubleshoot plant operational issues
  • Coordinate maintenance activities
  • Lead and complete projects assigned by the Operations Manager
  • Train and manage a workforce that is motivated, flexible in skills, cross-trained, and technically capable
  • Responsible for the technical training and development of all personnel on the assigned shift
  • Shift supervisors are responsible for obtaining and maintaining active status for site and state-mandated licenses and certificates


Position Requirements & Qualifications
  • 3 + years of supervisory experience in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment; Experience in Power or Resource Recovery Plant Operations, preferred
  • Hands-on experience working with high-pressure boilers and electric generating equipment
  • HS/GED diploma required; Bachelor of Science, preferred
  • Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule that alternates between days and nights. These schedules include weekends, holidays, outage support, and vacation coverage.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Detailed knowledge of the operation of steam-generating power stations, instruments, and control systems.


Physical Demand of the Role
  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
  • Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
  • Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
  • Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
  • Consistently work in various weather conditions


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: $108,900.00 - $155,600.00 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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