Fuel Operations Shift Supervisor

Reworld Projects, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Fuel Operations Supervisor to oversee safe and efficient fuel plant activities during evening shifts, coordinating with maintenance and operations to maintain plant performance during downtime. The role reports to the Fuel Superintendent and Operations Superintendent, with scheduling rotating to cover seven days.

The position requires strong leadership, safety compliance, and hands-on supervision of shredders, tipping floor, and metals processing activities, ensuring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Successful completion of facility Qualifying Standards for Operations Fuel Supervisor and required training.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply safety programs.
• Interpret process flow diagrams, blueprints, manuals and instructions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for frontline teams.
• Working knowledge of maintenance management systems for scheduling PMs.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production goals, fuel-side conditions, and operating schedules.
• Conduct routine plant rounds to monitor shredders and equipment for safe, efficient operation.
• Manage fuel quality to ensure compliance with plant requirements.
• Ensure fuel-side operations follow policies, procedures and best practices.
• Serve as Fuel Control Line Authority (CLA) and prepare Work Clearance Permits.
• Lead daily safety meetings and support workforce development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety programs

Process diagrams

CMMS

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS familiarity

Blueprints reading

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we’re missing is you.

About the role

The Fuel Operations Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of fuel plant activities during assigned shifts, with a primary focus on evening operations. This role oversees fuel-side operations and assigned personnel while supporting shredder and tipping floor production objectives. The Fuel Operations Supervisor works closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure reliable plant performance during normal operations as well as planned and unplanned downtime. This position reports to the Fuel Superintendent and Operations Superintendent, with the Shift Supervisor retaining ultimate decision-making authority regarding overall operational priorities. Based on business needs and staffing levels at the time of hire, this role will work a rotating schedule that includes nights and days to support a seven-day operation, following successful completion of required training.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily production goals, fuel-side conditions, and operating schedules
• Conduct routine plant rounds to monitor shredders and associated equipment for safe and efficient operation
• Manage fuel quality to ensure compliance with plant and operational requirements
• Ensure fuel-side operations are performed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and best practices
• Serve as Fuel Control Line Authority (CLA) and prepare Work Clearance Permits
• Collaborate with the Shift Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Fuel Superintendent, and Operations Superintendent to align on daily operational priorities
• Oversee housekeeping activities, shredder hammer turns, and hammer changes
• Monitor shift relief transitions to ensure continuity of operations
• Review service requests prior to entry and execution
• Review operator logs for accuracy, completeness, and operational insight
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to review equipment history and manage corrective and preventive maintenance work orders
• Lead daily safety meetings with assigned shift personnel
• Conduct operator training and support workforce development initiatives
• Supervise rail tipper operations, tipping floor operations, shredding operations, maintenance activities, and metals processing

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise approximately 7 to 14 employees
• Plan, assign, and direct daily work activities to meet operational priorities
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned personnel
• Evaluate employee performance and administer recognition or corrective action as appropriate
• Address employee concerns and resolve operational or personnel issues in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. from a State Department of Education-recognized institution
• Successful completion of facility Qualifying Standards for Operations Fuel Supervisor and all required technical training
• Ability to read, understand, and apply company safety programs and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, and Hot Work
• Ability to interpret process flow diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, and written and verbal instructions
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead frontline teams
• Working knowledge of maintenance management systems for scheduling preventive maintenance, submitting work orders, and managing equipment history
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred

Other Duties

• Perform the duties of other supervisory positions as needed to provide coverage during absences, vacations, or staffing needs

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: $97,481.00 - $134,010.00

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits.

Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match.

Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page.

Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Aff…

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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey. Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on. Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world. Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

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