2nd Class Power Engineer - Shift Supervisor - Eligible

Covanta is seeking a 2nd Class Power Engineer - Shift Supervisor in Courtice, ON, responsible for overseeing shift activities at the Durham York Energy Facility. Key duties include managing operators, ensuring safety, mentoring staff, and coordinating maintenance. The role requires strong leadership and operational oversight to meet sustainability goals. Candidates should have extensive experience in plant operations.
Position: 2nd Class Power Engineer - Shift Supervisor - Sign On Bonus Eligible!
Location: Courtice

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.

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About the role

Summary:

The Shift Supervisor coordinates and oversees the shift activities of the Operations Department at the Durham York Energy Facility. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, this role involves supervising and coordinating maintenance activities either personally or through subordinates.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- Manage Control Room Operators, Auxiliary Operators, Crane Equipment Operators, and Utility Operators in the Operations Department.

- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the shift.

- Conduct supervisory duties in alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws.

- Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

- Ensure all essential duties are performed satisfactorily.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Foster an environment of Safety, Environmental Stewardship, and commitment to excellence.

- Mentor and coach the operations team to ensure optimal operation of the EfW Facility.

- Review, prioritize, and direct daily work activities for the department.

- Supervise the Control Room Operator, Auxiliary Operators, Crane Equipment Operators, and Utility Operators to ensure continuous service and worker safety.

- Enforce safety policies and procedures for the Operations Department and support teams.

- Monitor production and maintenance activities, assist in planning scheduled outage work, and oversee the scheduling and timely completion of operating duties.

- Develop operating procedures and instructions and assist in evaluating and recommending plant improvements.

- Review and verify all departmental documents and records, including CEMs data.

- Collaborate with other departments to resolve interrelated administrative, organizational, and technical issues.

- Comply with all organizational Policies and Procedures.

- Be aware of roles and responsibilities within the ISO program, including the Environmental Policy, environmental impacts of activities, and reporting environmental incidents immediately.

Requirements(Education, Skills, Certificates, Licenses, Experience):

- Broad background in plant operations, with at least five (5) years of hands-on or supervisory experience in power plant machinery.

- 2nd Class Inter-Provincial Power Engineers Certification is required; a general supervisory background in an electrical generating facility is preferred.

- General knowledge and/or experience in industrial safety or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Experience in a Solid Fuel facility is highly desirable.

- Proficiency with DCS and CEMs operations is required; prior commissioning experience is an asset.

Reasoning Ability:

- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.

- Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to take appropriate action on their own initiative to prevent injury to personnel, environmental noncompliance, and equipment damage during emergencies or unusual situations.

- Ability to motivate employees, maintain high…