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Operations Supervisor

Covanta
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Alexandria
5301 Eisenhower Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 11, 2025

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.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

The Operations Supervisor role is a pivotal position within the organization, responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to the Operations team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the efficient execution of daily tasks and long-term objectives. Strong communication skills, effective collaboration across functions, and a commitment to safety and quality are essential for success in this dynamic and impactful role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Effectively organize daily activities and oversee proper and efficient daily work of day shift operations personnel.

  • Work closely with Company Environmental and Safety personnel targeting zero incidents and exceedances working towards continuous improvement of site performance.

  • Lead training, and execution of Operational tasks.

  • Manage the record keeping of plant training and daily operations logs.

  • Manage the operational rotation and coverage schedules.

  • Review daily production reports, provide guidance and oversight to keep boiler and turbine performance at maximum levels.

  • Proficiently inspect boilers and machinery during outage and non-outage periods to ensure equipment availability.

  • Assist with compile various reports at plant, regional, and corporate levels.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum education of a High School Diploma or GED - Bachelor of Science preferred.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Power Plant environment (or related field), 2-3 years as a supervisor required.

  • The ASME, QRO/CFO Certification is desirable, or must be able to qualify for this certification within six months of employment.

  • Proficiency with MS Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to tolerate frequent standing, walking, crouching, crawling, and kneeling.

  • Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, elevated walkways, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

  • Frequently lifts or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts or moves up to 50 pounds.

  • Position requires working near and around operating mechanical parts and mobile equipment and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations.

  • Capable of wearing personal protective equipment, such as hearing protectors and respirators, as necessary.

Shift Work:

Normal operations is days Monday through Friday schedule, will require night shift during outages. Position is expected to cover shifts when shift supervisor position is vacant.

What Reworld Offers You:

  • Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment

  • Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards

  • 401k - match up to 7%

  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee Referral Bonus

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role)has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

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