Shift Supervisor

Covanta; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 141,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits - Starts on Day One

401 (k) - Match up to 7%

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays)

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Covanta in West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking a Shift Supervisor responsible for safe and efficient plant operations during assigned shifts. The role includes monitoring equipment, overseeing personnel, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and emergency response coordination.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and must possess an ASME QRO shift supervisor's license. Offering health benefits, 401(k) matching, and additional perks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power or resource recovery plant operations required.
• Hands-on experience with high-pressure boilers and electrical generation necessary.
• Detailed knowledge of steam generating power stations' operation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working environment for all personnel at the facility.
• Maintain plant within environmental limits and permits.
• Direct emergency response to injuries or accidents.
• Train and manage a motivated and skilled workforce.

Skills

Leadership skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Engineering Degree (desirable)

Tools

ASME QRO Provisional & Site-Specific Operators license

ASME QRO shift supervisor's license

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

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

Pay Transparency

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.

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