About the Role
WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Shift Supervisor to direct and supervise Operations Department and other plant personnel. The role ensures the facility operates and is maintained in a clean, safe, and efficient manner, adhering to company policies and environmental standards, under the guidance 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 administrative duties such as conducting performance appraisals, completing disciplinary forms, accident and equipment damage reports, approving timesheets, and documenting 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; 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.
- Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.
- Operates 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.
- Maintains a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (accredited)
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to work a swing/rotating shift.
- Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl.
- Ability to climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet.
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces.
- Ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.
- Ability to operate a 1.5-inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure.
- Ability to operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units.
- Ability to access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways.
- Ability to don and use personal protective equipment including negative pressure respirator, positive pressure respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus, hardhat, approved safety shoes, eye protection, rubber suit and gloves, chemical resistant suit, heat resistant outerwear, flame resistant outerwear, approved hearing protection, gloves, and safety harness.
Skills
- Supervision
- Operations Management
- Safety Procedures
- Equipment Operation
- Environmental Compliance
- Training
- Policy Enforcement
- Performance Appraisals
- Report Writing
- Teamwork
- Communication (Verbal and Written)
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting
- Forklift Operation
- Manlift Operation
- Skid Steer Operation
- Accident Investigation
- ASME QRO Provisional License (sufficient knowledge/experience)
- 2nd Class Engineers License (Massachusetts facilities)
- Math Skills
- Steam Generating Power Plant Operation
- PC Operations
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Swing/Rotating Shift
Experience Level
- 2 years in a power plant environment (PO or comparable)
- 5 years related experience with power plant training
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree or Associate degree desirable
Benefits
- 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
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Company match on 401K
- Paid Vacation
- Holidays
- Personal Days
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
