Field Service Foreman

CleanHarbors•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Field Service Foreperson to join their safety-conscious team. This position is responsible for the direct supervision of Field Technicians. Forepersons and Technicians will be responsible for performing tasks associated with emergency response (emergency spill cleanup), hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation (tank and pit cleaning), equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials. This position requires new hires to attend a two-week paid training academy, which may be out of state, with expenses covered by the company. Clean Harbors is a leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across North America, solving tough problems through innovation.

Requirements

Previous experience in a physically intensive role
Previous experience in a supervisory, crew lead or leadership role
Ability to travel for extended periods of time, overnight
Ability to be on-call for emergency response
Valid Driver’s license
Perform physical functions per job requirements
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous heavy equipment experience (bobcats, excavators, etc)
Previous environmental and/or industrial experience (ie. site remediation, spill response, hydro blasting, vacuum truck, tank cleaning, refinery-based work)
Commercial driver license

Responsibilities

Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
Train and mentor the Field Service Technicians
Execution of projects/jobs within budget and on time
Enforce and ensure OSHA, EPA and H&S standards or regulations are compliant
Understand and work with the Coordinator in the communication of manpower, equipment and resources required to complete field service and emergency response projects
Manage large scale field service and emergency response projects when directed
Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations
Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods
Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary
Complete associated paperwork, such as worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and permits
Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned
Be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
Perform site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials
May perform lead responsibilities