Field Service Foreman

Clean Harbors•Chicopee, MA

9h•$16 - $42

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Field Service Foreperson in Chicopee, Massachusetts, to directly supervise Field Technicians. The team performs tasks associated with emergency response, including spill cleanup; hazardous-waste cleanup; site remediation, including tank and pit cleaning; equipment decontamination; and hazardous-material handling. Forepersons may also manage large-scale field service and emergency-response projects and, depending on the position, perform lead responsibilities. The role involves field work in varied environments and weather conditions, potentially hazardous atmospheres, confined spaces, elevated noise, and locations at height. It requires physical labor, use of personal protective equipment, operation of vehicles and equipment, and compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations. By position, the role may include rotating on-call emergency-response coverage every other week.

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, where required by 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 and/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

Ensure health and safety is the primary goal by following policies and processes and acting safely.
Train and mentor Field Service Technicians.
Execute projects and jobs within budget and on time.
Enforce and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, health, and safety standards and regulations.
Coordinate with the Coordinator regarding 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 personal protective equipment, including respirators and skin, face, hand, and foot protection.
Work indoors and outdoors in varied temperatures and weather conditions, potentially hazardous atmospheres, elevated noise, confined spaces, low-clearance areas, and at elevations.
Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
Climb ladders and scaffolding and enter and exit 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 associated paperwork, including worksheets, vehicle and equipment inspections, and permits.
Follow local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
Follow corporate operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
By position, be available for emergency-response on-call duty on a rotating basis every other week.
By position, perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.
By position, perform lead responsibilities.