Who we are

For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

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Our values

Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.

About the role

As a Shift Supervisor, reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the facility during an assigned shift, including the monitoring of boilers, turbine(s), and steam plant operations equipment and systems. You will routinely tour the plant and oversee the work of various personnel, while operating within all 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.

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Performance Based Bonus Incentive
• Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan and 401K match

• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel at the facility and will ensure compliance to company policies, procedures, and safety protocols
• Approve all requests for removing equipment from service for maintenance and 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
• Emergency response to injuries or accidents
• Direct the completion of shift, daily, weekly, and monthly checks and general housekeeping
• Maximize operational performance and efficiencies of facility assets
• Troubleshoot plant operational issues
• Coordinate maintenance activities
• Lead and successfully complete projects assigned by Operations Manager
• Train and manage a workforce that is motivated, flexible in skills, cross trained, and technically capable
• Responsible for technical training and development of all personnel on assigned shift
• Shift supervisors are responsible to obtain and maintain active status for site and state mandated licenses and certificates

• 3 years of supervisory experience in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment; Experience in Power or Resource Recovery Plant Operations, preferred
• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule

• Detailed knowledge of the operation of steam generating power stations and instrument and controls systems
• Bachelor of Science (Engineering discipline: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical)
• ASME QRO certified
• Massachusetts Second Class Engineers License

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
• Consistently work in various weather conditions

Our DEI Commitment

Covanta 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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