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Work History
Education
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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, NL
04.2014

High School Diploma - undefined

Holy Spirit High School
Conception bay South, NL
06.2011

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
Ryan JacobsSecond Class Power Engineer