Power Plant Operations Leader (Shift Supervisor)

Reworld Waste; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead the safe, compliant operation of a heavy industrial power‑generation and resource‑recovery facility on assigned shifts. You will oversee boilers, turbines, and control systems, manage a cross‑trained team, and drive reliability and environmental compliance.

The role offers responsible leadership opportunities in plant operations, with reporting to the Operations Manager and a focus on safety, efficiency, and long‑term growth within the site.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of supervisory experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with high‑pressure boilers and electric‑generating equipment.
• Detailed knowledge of steam‑generating power plant operations, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Power-generation or resource‑recovery experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and outage periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with company policies and safety protocols.
• Supervise the operation of high‑pressure boilers, turbines, steam‑generation systems, and related equipment.
• Conduct regular plant rounds and monitor operating conditions, equipment performance, and personnel activities.
• Respond to injuries, accidents, equipment failures, emergencies, and abnormal plant conditions.
• Direct personnel and, when necessary, perform required operational actions to restore safe operation.
• Approve equipment clearances and lockout/tagout procedures and issue safety permits.
• Troubleshoot plant operational issues and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Lead projects and train shift personnel to build a cross‑trained workforce.

Skills

Supervisory experience

High-pressure boilers

Power generation operations

Instrumentation & controls

Power plant knowledge

Maintenance coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Reworld is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead the safe, compliant operation of a heavy industrial power‑generation and resource‑recovery facility on assigned shifts. You will oversee boilers, turbines, and control systems, manage a cross‑trained team, and drive reliability and environmental compliance.

The role offers responsible leadership opportunities in plant operations, with reporting to the Operations Manager and a focus on safety, efficiency, and long‑term growth within the site.