Covanta

Shift Supervisor

Covanta$99K — $141K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in power or resource recovery plant operations.
  • Hands-on experience with high-pressure boilers and electrical generation required.
  • Must hold an ASME QRO Provisional & Site-Specific Operators license.
  • Strong knowledge of steam generating power stations and control systems.
  • Skilled in troubleshooting and training personnel, with a focus on logic diagram interpretation.
  • Good communication and leadership abilities; effective problem-solving skills are essential.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe working environment for all personnel.
  • Maintain compliance with environmental limits and permits.
  • Respond to emergencies and oversee injury or accident protocols.
  • Direct and manage shifts, including regular operational checks.
  • Approve equipment maintenance and ensure safety permits are issued properly.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate maintenance activities.
  • Train and manage a skilled, motivated workforce.

Benefits

  • Health Care Benefits - Starts on Day One
  • Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
  • 401 (k) with a Match up to 7%
  • Paid Time Off for Vacation & Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • GED Program
Full Job Description
About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the facility during an assigned shift, including monitoring boilers, turbines, and the steam plant. The Shift Supervisor will routinely tour the plant and oversee the work of various personnel, operating within 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 as well as coordinate the activities of all personnel involved.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel at the facility. Will ensure that all personnel adhere to all applicable policies and procedures and work safely and efficiently.
  • Maintain the plant within all environmental limits and permits.
  • Emergency response to injuries or accidents.
  • Direct the completion of shifts, daily, weekly, and monthly checks.
  • Responsible for approving all requests for removing equipment from service for maintenance and other purposes, ensuring equipment is properly cleared and tagged, and issuing safety permits, by plant procedures.
  • Troubleshoot plant operational issues and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure optimal plant performance.
  • Train and manage a workforce that is motivated, flexible in skills, cross-trained, and technically capable of ensuring an effective and motivated team.

Qualifications
  • Qualified candidates must have 5 years or more of experience in power or resource recovery plant operations.
  • While an Engineering Degree is desirable, hands-on experience with high-pressure boilers and electrical generation, as well as formal technical training, is required.
  • Must obtain & maintain an ASME QRO Provisional & Site-Specific Operators license.
  • Detailed knowledge of the operation of steam generating power stations and instrument and control systems. Ability to originate and monitor plant procedures and technical instructions.
  • Well-developed skills in troubleshooting equipment and systems, training personnel, and interpreting logic diagrams.
  • Good communication skills, strong leadership skills, and effective problem-solving/decision-making skills are essential.
  • Must obtain and maintain an ASME QRO shift supervisor's license.
  • HS Diploma or GED required.

Physical Demands
  • Walk, stand, sit, and climb
  • Consistently work in various weather conditions
  • Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
  • Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
  • Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
  • Ability to wear Reworld required PPE for the job and the assigned task.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


Shift Work
  • Shift Supervisors work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule that alternates between day and night shifts. These schedules include weekends, holidays, outage support, and vacation coverage.


What We Offer You ( Benefits | Reworld )
  • Health Care Benefits - Starts on Day One
  • Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
  • 401 (k) - Match up to 7%
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • GED Program


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: $99,000.00 - $141,500.00 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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