Mechanical Supervisor

Covanta
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Chester
10 Highland Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 12, 2026
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 Mechanical Supervisor leads the mechanical maintenance team in a power generation environment, overseeing daily operations, outage execution, and equipment reliability across critical plant systems. This is a handson leadership role with direct impact on safety, uptime, and overall plant performance. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager. Please note that this position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Position Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a team of mechanics and maintenance technicians supporting plant operations Own planning and execution of daily maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and outage activities (major, minor, and forced) Drive equipment reliability across boilers, piping systems, and rotating equipment through troubleshooting and root cause analysis Utilize CMMS (PeopleSoft, Jaegger, or similar) to manage work orders, backlog, KPIs, and maintenance planning Ensure all maintenance work is performed safely and in compliance with environmental and regulatory standards Coordinate with operations, procurement, and warehouse teams to support parts, materials, and contractor services Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and maintenance efficiency Review condition monitoring data (vibration analysis, inspections) and implement corrective actions Education & Experience 5+ years of industrial or power plant maintenance experience 2+ years of experience leading or supervising maintenance teams (or strong lead experience) Experience with mechanical systems such as boilers, piping, or heavy industrial equipment strongly preferred Working knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance planning processes Experience supporting outages, shutdowns, or large maintenance projects preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to lead teams, prioritize work, and drive results in a fast-paced environment Effective communicator with the ability to partner across operations and maintenance Experience with materials, requisitions, and maintenance coordination Proficient with Excel, Word, and maintenance systems Shift & Physical Demands Primary schedule: Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Leadership role requiring additional coverage during outages and critical operations Occasional evenings, weekends, and call-ins as needed to support plant reliability Ability to walk, stand, climb, and work in industrial environments and varying weather conditions Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces Ability to wear required PPE, including a full-face respirator What We Offer You In addition to salary, this roleis eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays. Additional details are available athttps://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits. For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below. 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. Pay Transparency Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $100,400.00 - $133,500.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080. 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