Asbestos Foreman

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Plaquemine, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves identifying, removing, packing, transporting, or disposing of hazardous materials, including asbestos. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. The Asbestos Foreman reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman or General Foreman. This position may provide some Insulation Foreman responsibilities on smaller projects. The role requires reading and interpreting instructions and documentation, planning work activities, and moving materials and equipment to work locations. Responsibilities include removing and/or replacing asbestos insulation on plant operating equipment, pipelines, storage vessels, and tanks in support of plant construction and maintenance activities, and following all hazardous waste handling guidelines. The Foreman provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to lower-level craftsmen and may reassign work delegated from the supervisor. Duties also include completing records, maintaining tools and equipment, and performing various clean-up and housekeeping activities. A strong emphasis is placed on observing and following all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Other duties may be assigned as directed.

Requirements

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Work at heights without fear.
Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required.
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision.
Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

Follow prescribed safety procedures, and comply with federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, and specify amounts and types of equipment and waste disposed.
Operate machines and equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
Load and unload materials into containers and onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents and solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, and steam cleaners.
Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
Remove asbestos and/or lead from surfaces, using hand and power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, and high-pressure sprayers.