Field Service Foreman

Clean Harbors • Cranston, RI

3d • $28 - $30

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Field Service Foreperson in Cranston, Rhode Island, to directly supervise Field Technicians. Forepersons and Technicians perform work associated with emergency response, including spill cleanup; hazardous-waste cleanup; site remediation, including tank and pit cleaning; equipment decontamination; and hazardous-material handling. The role involves travel, on-call availability, and emergency response. New hires must attend a paid, one-week training Academy out of state; the company pays travel expenses and provides per diem.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a physically intensive role.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, crew lead, or leadership role.
• Ability to travel overnight for extended periods.
• Ability to be on call for emergency response.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform the physical functions required by the job.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
• For positions requiring respirators, meet facial-hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.

Nice To Haves

• Previous heavy-equipment experience, such as operating bobcats or excavators.
• Previous environmental or industrial experience, such as site remediation, spill response, hydro blasting, vacuum truck work, tank cleaning, or refinery-based work.
• Commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health and safety by following policies and processes and acting safely.
• Train and mentor Field Service Technicians.
• Execute projects and jobs within budget and on time.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, health, and safety standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with the Coordinator about the manpower, equipment, and resources needed for field service and emergency response projects.
• Manage large-scale field service and emergency response projects when directed.
• Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment and use hand tools and powered industrial tools.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, including respirators and skin, face, hand, and foot protection.
• Work indoors and outdoors in various temperatures and weather conditions, and in locations where exposure to potentially hazardous, toxic, or corrosive agents may occur.
• Work in potentially noisy environments, confined spaces, low-clearance areas, and at elevations, including from ladders and scaffolding.
• Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
• Climb ladders and scaffolding and get into and out of trucks, tanks, and other containers.
• Work extended periods exceeding eight hours.
• Attend compliance and safety update meetings.
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Safely load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Conduct waste-stream sampling and profiling as necessary.
• Complete paperwork, including worksheets, vehicle and equipment inspections, and permits.
• Follow local, state, provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state, provincial, and federal requirements.
• Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• By position, be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week.
• By position, perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.
• By position, perform lead responsibilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid one-week out-of-state training Academy, with company-paid travel expenses and per diem.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed