Shift Supervisor-Mass Burn Facility (HPOWER EfW Facility) - Covanta (Hawaii)
Shift Supervisor-Mass Burn Facility (HPOWER EfW Facility)
Job ID
10340
Location
Honolulu/ Kapolei, HI
Functional Area
Plant Operations
Department
Plant Operations
Position Type
Full-Time Regular
Education Required
Associates Degree
Experience Required
Minimum 5 Years
Relocation Provided
Maybe
Position Description
Covanta is a world leader in sustainable waste management and renewable energy. Covanta's 45 Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facilities provide communities and businesses around the world with an environmentally sound solution to their solid waste disposal needs by using waste to generate clean, renewable energy. Covanta is a listed company under the symbol CVA.
Annually, Covanta's modern Energy-from-Waste facilities safely and securely convert approximately 20 million tons of waste into 9 million megawatt hours of clean renewable electricity and almost 9 billion pounds of steam that are sold to a variety of industries. Covanta's facilities also recover 400,000 tons of metal per year for recycling.
To learn more about how Covanta's facilities provide sustainable waste management for the communities it serves, visit www.covanta.com. Information on our facilities is available at http://www.covanta.com/facilities.aspx. For career opportunities, visit http://www.covanta.com/careers. Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Facility seeks a dedicated individual who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the HPOWER energy-from-waste (EfW) facility during an assigned shift. The position supervises and coordinates activities of a crew to safely, proficiently, and profitably process municipal solid waste and refuse-derived fuel, while providing guidance and coaching for personal and career development. Essential duties include monitoring and ensuring efficient boiler, turbine, and steam plant operation in accordance with all safety, environmental and standard operating procedures.
Position Requirements
Qualified candidates must possess an A.S. Degree, or equivalent related technical training, and 5-7 years' hands-on experience in power or EfW plant operations. Basic computer, blueprint, P&ID, schematic specifications, and vendor reading experience are desired. Typically, requires 1-3 years supervisory experience in a similar plant environment. Must possess or be able to obtain ASME QRO certification within six months of employment. Physical demands of the position include the ability to climb ladders and structures, tolerate heights and varying temperatures, lift up to 50 pounds, and operate in close quarters and in confined spaces.
Strong leadership, oral/written communication, and problem solving skills, with previous experience coordinating activities and directing plant operations, are essential requirements for the position.
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