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| Credentials | Engineering degree, management certifications | Technical diploma or certification in plant operation |
| Work Environment | Office-based with site visits | On-site operation and monitoring |
| Responsibilities | Oversees plant operations, maintenance, safety, and staff management | Controls and monitors plant equipment, performs routine operations |
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 8 days ago
Job description
WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Shift Supervisor. They will be responsible for directing and supervising Operations Department and other plant personnel to ensure the facility is operated and maintained in a clean, safe, and efficient manner in accordance with all Company policies and environmental standards, under the direction of the Operations Manager or Plant Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Directs and supervises Operations Department and other personnel to ensure the facility is operated and maintained in a clean, safe, and efficient manner during duty hours.
- Maintains and enforces Company policies and procedures, environmental compliance, and safety and health requirements.
- Trains shift personnel in safety procedures and equipment use, plant operating procedures, and environmental standards and compliance. Implements corporate and plant training programs and ensures continued progress in the programs by shift personnel.
- Responsible for the enforcement and administration of the lockout/tagout system, confined space entry program, and welding and cutting permits.
- Performs other administrative duties such as conducting performance appraisals, completing disciplinary forms, accident and equipment damage reports, approval of timesheets, and documentation of attendance and tardiness.
- Creates work requests through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Maintains an accurate log of facility operations, activities, and events.
- Makes frequent rounds of the facility to ensure proper operation of equipment, materials storage and handling, facility security, cleanliness, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Serves as the Plant Manager's representative during periods when upper management is off-site.
- Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals as required or directed by facility operations
- Decisively and effectively directs personnel during all situations.
- Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
- Responsible for maintaining acceptable plant morale.
- Fosters and promotes a culture of teamwork between operational staff and all other plant staff.
- Ensures that the facility and all personnel operate safely at all times and promotes an environment whereby safety is a priority.
- Reads, understands, and applies information such as, lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face to face.
- Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoot equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.
- Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
- Thoroughly and promptly investigates any accidents or near misses in conjunction with management team to ensure that any unsafe practices or conditions are addressed and eliminated immediately.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED (accredited)
- Bachelor's degree, Associate degree or equivalent is desirable
- Two years working in a power plant environment as PO or comparable position, or 5 years related experience which includes training in a power plant environment.
- Skills, experience, and knowledge sufficient to acquire ASME QRO Provisional license. (ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
- For all Massachusetts facility's, a 2nd Class Engineers license is required.
- Math skills sufficient to complete required job functions
- Knowledge and understanding of the operation and control of a steam generating power plant
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Working knowledge of PC operations.
- Must be able to work overtime, odd and unscheduled hours as required and share on-call duties
- This position requires the ability to work a swing/rotating shift.
Work Environment:
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Noise in work environment
Physical Demand:
- Stand
- Sit for prolonged periods of time
- Walk
- Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
- Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl
- Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
- Lift 50 lbs.
- Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
- Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, corrected or otherwise
- Operate a 1.5-inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire
- Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
- Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
PPE Required:
Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:
- Negative pressure respirator
- Positive pressure respirator
- Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)
- Hardhat
- Approved safety shoes
- Eye protection
- Rubber suit and gloves
- Chemical resistant suit
- Heat resistant outerwear
- Flame resistant outerwear
- Approved hearing protection
- Gloves
- Safety harness
What You'll Enjoy:
- Competitive annual bonus
- Industry leading benefits
- Multiple and flexible medical plans
- Outstanding PTO program
- Floating Holidays
- Strong 401k program and company match
- Tuition reimbursement plan
- College loan reimbursement
- College scholarship program for dependents
- Parental Leave Program
- Inclusive culture
- Employee engagement events
- Employee resource groups
WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.
At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
About Wheelabrator Technologies
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Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Portsmouth, NH, US
Year founded
1975