Spvr, Shift Supervisor II

Reworld Projects, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 119,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Reworld Projects, LLC is seeking a Shift Supervisor in Newark, NJ to lead the safe, compliant operation of a heavy industrial power-generation facility on an assigned shift. You will supervise boiler, turbine, and generation equipment, manage instrumentation and control systems, and coordinate operations with maintenance personnel.

The role requires hands-on leadership, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of supervisory experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Active New Jersey Operating Engineer or Boiler Operator license (Black/Blue/Red Seal or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with high-pressure boilers and electric-generating equipment.
• Knowledge of steam-generating power plant operations and control systems.
• Power-generation/resource-recovery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety policies and permits.
• Supervise operation of boilers, turbines, and generation equipment; monitor performance.
• Direct rounds, coordinate maintenance, and respond to emergencies.
• Approve clearances, lockout/tagout, and safety permits.
• Lead shift execution, inspections, and housekeeping; mentor staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Boilers

Power generation

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Instrumentation & control systems

Electric-generating equipment

Job description

Who we areFor 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 VisionReworld 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 BusinessReworld 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 ValueReworld'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. Apply today!About the roleThe Shift Supervisor leads the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a heavy industrial power-generation and resource-recovery facility during an assigned shift. This position supervises plant personnel and oversees high-pressure boilers, turbines, steam-generation systems, electric-generating equipment, instrumentation, control systems, and supporting plant equipment.This role offers experienced operations leaders the opportunity to direct critical plant operations, develop a cross-trained workforce, and make an immediate impact on safety, environmental compliance, reliability, and power-generation performance. Shift Supervisors gain broad operating responsibility, lead technically skilled employees, and build experience supporting long-term advancement within plant operations leadership.Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Shift Supervisor conducts plant rounds, coordinates operations and maintenance personnel, and ensures compliance with safety procedures, environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and state operating-license standards. During emergencies, equipment failures, or abnormal operating conditions, the Shift Supervisor directs or personally performs the actions required to protect employees and equipment and restore safe, stable plant operation.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety protocols.Keep plant operations within all environmental limits, permits, and regulatory requirements.Supervise the operation of high-pressure boilers, turbines, steam-generation systems, electric-generating equipment, instrumentation, control systems, and supporting equipment.Conduct regular plant rounds and monitor operating conditions, equipment performance, and personnel activities.Respond to injuries, accidents, equipment failures, operational emergencies, and abnormal plant conditions.Direct personnel and, when necessary, personally 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.Maximize facility performance, reliability, operating efficiency, and equipment availability.Direct completion of shift, daily, weekly, and monthly inspections, checks, and housekeeping activities.Lead projects assigned by the Operations Manager.Train, mentor, and develop shift personnel to build a motivated, cross-trained, and technically capable workforce.Ensure the ongoing technical training and development of operations personnel.Maintain all required site-specific and state-mandated licenses and certifications.RequirementsThree or more years of supervisory experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.Active New Jersey Operating Engineer or Boiler Operator license, including a Black Seal, Blue Seal, Red Seal, or an equivalent license appropriate for the facility’s equipment.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, outage periods, overtime, and vacation coverage.Physical RequirementsAbility 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 indoors and outdoors in varying weather and operating 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 TransparencyReworld 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: $118,700.00 - $169,800.00 USD per annumReworld 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 CommitmentReworld 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.Know Your Rights (Click to view poster)If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquires, select ‘Careers’ in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a ‘Job Application Accommodation Request’.Attention Staffing Agencies & Search FirmsReworld 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.