The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in motivating and coaching teams to meet production and company goals.As a Shift Supervisor, you will prioritize the safety and well-being of your team members and efficient operation of our Waste-to-Energy Power Plant.Additionally, you will continuously monitor and control all plant systems; respond to alarms, by taking appropriate corrective actions; and execute approved plant shutdown and start-up procedures to assure that the plant meets its safety, environmental and operational commitments.This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.
Schedule:
Rotating 12-hour shift schedule that alternates between days and nights and work about every other weekend, including holidays, outage support, and vacation coverage.
Responsibilities:
* Assist Operations Manager with overseeing all areas of plant operations and carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Covanta's policies and applicable laws (i.e., appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employee performance; addressing complaints, resolving problems, etc.)
* Ensure availability of qualified candidates to cover shift by managing shift schedule
* Direct the functional activities of the operators and review, prioritize and direct the daily work activities for the shift
* Train plant personnel to effectively and efficiently handle and meet daily operational needs in a safe manner
* Ensure the facility's readiness to meet emergency or unusual circumstances in a safe and productive manner
* Mange and update SOP's, P&ID's, training programs and implementing new processes for data collection and tracking utilizing the new technologies available
* Provide relief for the Shift Supervisors during short term absence as required and assist with vacation coverage as needed
* Prioritizing requests for removing equipment from service for maintenance, or other purposes and for ensuring the equipment is properly cleared and tagged in accordance with facility procedures
* Assist the Facility Safety Coordinator with administering the safety program, including presenting training in their absence
* Participating in meetings and trainings with the Shift Supervisors and facility management staff
* Standing in for the Operations Manager in his/her absence
* Serve as emergency coordinator in the absence of the Facility/Department Managers
* Perform other duties as directed by the Operations Manager/Plant Management
Qualifications:
* HS/GED diploma required
* N.J. First Class (Red Seal) Engineers License must be able to become site specific certified within 6 months of hire
* ASME QRO Site Specific Operator Certification must be able to become site specific certified within 6 months of hire
* Broad background in plant operations, including at least 3 years' experience in power or resource recovery plant operations required
* Demonstrated hands-on supervisory experience working with high performing teams, high pressure boilers and electric generation equipment required
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general administrative periodicals, technical procedures and regulations
* Ability to write reports and correspondence as well as effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and subordinates in English
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs
* Ability to take appropriate safe action on his/her own initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations
* Ability to motivate employees and maintain high morale
* Ability to Work near moving machinery as well as noisy and dusty environments; must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) to include a negative pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134
* Ability to climb ladders and structures; must be able to tolerate heights
* Ability to frequently stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach
* Specific vision ability required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
* The ability to manage operations crew personnel; work in closed quarters and confined spaces; climb ladders and structures; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; and tolerate heights and high temperatures.