Shift Supervisor

Reworld Projects, LLC; Town of Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld Projects, LLC is hiring a Shift Supervisor to lead critical power generation, thermomechanical treatment, boiler, steam‑system, turbine‑generator and control‑room operations. You will build a skilled, safety‑first team and ensure safe, efficient plant performance on a rotating 12‑hour schedule.

The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires hands‑on supervisory experience with boilers and steam systems. A sign‑on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three+ years of supervisory experience in power generation or resource recovery plant operations.
• Hands-on supervisory experience with high-performing teams, high‑pressure boilers, electric‑generation equipment, steam systems and plant operations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret administrative periodicals, technical procedures, regulations, operating instructions, and plant documentation.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence and effectively present information in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; interpret graphs.
• Ability to take appropriate safe action independently to prevent equipment damage or personnel injury during emergencies or unusual situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure policies and procedures are followed safely and efficiently.
• Approve requests to remove equipment from service; clear and tag equipment; issue safety permits.
• Maintain the plant within environmental limits and permits.
• Provide emergency responses to injuries or accidents.
• Direct completion of shifts and routine checks.
• Maximize operational performance across the facility.
• Troubleshoot plant issues and coordinate maintenance.
• Train and manage a motivated, cross‑trained workforce.
• Lead technical training for personnel on the shift.
• Maintain administrative personnel records.
• Work a rotating 12‑hour schedule with day/night shifts and overtime as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Power generation

Reading technical docs

Math proficiency

Safety leadership

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

As a Shift Supervisor, you will lead critical power‑generation, thermomechanical treatment, boiler, steam‑system, turbine‑generator, and control‑room operations while building a skilled, safety‑first team. This is an opportunity to help generate power safely and efficiently while developing a cross‑trained operations workforce. Reworld is an award‑winning thermomechanical treatment (TTF) operator committed to safe operations, environmental stewardship, and keeping waste out of landfills. Our facilities convert waste into energy and generate reliable power while meeting rigorous safety and environmental standards. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Shift Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the facility during an assigned shift, including monitoring boilers, turbines, and the steam plant. The Shift Supervisor routinely tours the plant and oversees personnel while operating in accordance with all safety regulations, environmental limits, permits, and plant procedures. During emergencies or unusual operations, the Shift Supervisor may direct or personally perform required operations and coordinate all personnel involved. This position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment for all personnel and ensure policies and procedures are followed safely and efficiently.


• Approve requests to remove equipment from service for maintenance or other purposes; ensure equipment is properly cleared and tagged; and issue safety permits in accordance with plant procedures.


• Maintain the plant within all environmental limits and permits.


• Provide emergency responses to injuries or accidents.


• Direct completion of shifts, daily, weekly, and monthly checks.


• Maximize operational performance across all aspects of the facility.


• Troubleshoot plant operational issues.


• Coordinate maintenance activities.


• Complete projects assigned by the Operations Manager.


• Train and manage a motivated, flexible, cross‑trained, and technically capable workforce.


• Lead technical training and development for personnel on the assigned shift.


• Maintain administrative personnel records.


• Work a rotating 12‑hour schedule alternating day and night shifts, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Three or more years of supervisory experience in power generation or resource recovery plant operations.


• Demonstrated hands‑on supervisory experience with high‑performing teams, high‑pressure boilers, electric‑generation equipment, steam systems, and plant operations.


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret administrative periodicals, technical procedures, regulations, operating instructions, and plant documentation.


• Ability to write reports and correspondence and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and subordinates in English.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret graphs.


• Ability to take appropriate safe action independently to prevent equipment damage or personnel injury during emergencies or unusual situations.

Shift & Physical Requirements

Ability to work on 12‑hour rotating shifts (the Dupont Plan). Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb ladders and stairs. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces. Ability to qualify for and wear a full‑face respirator. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

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.

• $118,700.00 - $169,800.00 USD per annum


• 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.


• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance.


• EAP.


• Paid parental leave.


• Educational assistance.

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

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative action program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the armed forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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.

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/