Ryan Jacobs
Second Class Power Engineer
Oshawa
Summary
Accomplished Operations Supervisor and certified Second Class Power Engineer with over a decade of experience in industrial plant operations, utilities management, and power generation. Proven leader with frontline supervisory experience at Reworld Waste and Vale, further enhanced by leadership development through the Canadian Armed Forces. Recognized for driving safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring teams to excel in fast-paced, safety-critical environments. Currently advancing toward First Class Power Engineer certification to strengthen technical knowledge alongside disciplined leadership and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Reworld Waste (formally Covanta)
01.2025 - Current
- Supervise operations team activities, ensuring compliance with company safety standards, OHSA regulations, and established safe work practices.
- Monitor and optimize combustion processes to maximize energy efficiency while maintaining emissions within environmental compliance limits.
- Apply Ontario’s mandated supervisor training to strengthen leadership, safety, and compliance knowledge.
- Lead and motivate operations staff to consistently meet production and performance targets, while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Investigate equipment or process upsets, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident reporting to maintain a zero-injury work environment..
Process Plant Technician (Lead Technician)
Vale
05.2014 - 01.2025
- Steps up to cover shift engineer in times of absence; performing Critical risk activity audits, approving permit to work tasks and LOTO procedures, and managing shift technicians.
- Works as a control room operator/field operator, for steam production, plant air production, water treatment, cooling water, sewage treatment, HVAC systems and associated equipment.
- Works with the DCS team, following the Management of Change procedure, to implement improvements to the Utilities control circuits.
- Develops, maintains, and field verifies Standard Operating Procedures for day-to-day operations.
- Implements Kaizens as a part of a team to work towards Vale’s drive for continuous improvement.
Corporal of 37 Combat Engineer Regiment
Canadian Armed Forces
06.2009 - 01.2015
- Completed Safety Management courses, First Aid and WHIMIS certification
- Completed various leadership courses
- Lead and manage members of a section of troops
Education
Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technologist -
College of the North Atlantic
St. John's, NL04.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Holy Spirit High School
Conception bay South, NL06.2011
Skills
- Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Power Engineer Second class Certificate, Four exams complete for First class Certificate
- Leadership skills honed through the Canadian Armed Forces & Vale’s Lead technician training
- Teamwork and motivation skills built by being a member of Canadian Armed Forces
- Prioritization and problem-solving abilities learned throughout education
- Frontline leadership, Safety Management, Confined Space, Fall Arrest, and WHIMIS Certifications
Accomplishments
- Received the 2012 Vale Engineering Technology Bursary
- Obtained rank of Corporal with Canadian Armed Forces
- Second Class Power Engineering Certificate
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Reworld Waste (formally Covanta)
01.2025 - Current
Process Plant Technician (Lead Technician)
Vale
05.2014 - 01.2025
Corporal of 37 Combat Engineer Regiment
Canadian Armed Forces
06.2009 - 01.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Holy Spirit High School
Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technologist -
College of the North Atlantic