Field Service Foreman

Clean Harbors in Cranston, RI is seeking a Field Service Foreperson to join our safety-conscious team. This role involves direct supervision of Field Technicians performing emergency response, hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner
• Train and mentor Field Service Technicians
• Execute projects/jobs within budget and on time
• Enforce and ensure OSHA, EPA, and H&S standards or regulations are compliant
• Communicate 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, handle various hand tools and powered industrial tools, and work with vibration-producing tools
• Wear and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, skin, face, hand, and foot protection
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions
• Work in atmospheres with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive chemical and physical agents
• Work in elevated noise levels, confined spaces, and at elevations (ladders, scaffolding)
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and enter/exit trucks, tanks, and containers
• Work extended hours (> 8 hrs.) as needed
• 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
• Complete associated paperwork, including worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections, and permits
• Follow all local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state, and federal requirements
• Observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week (by position)
• Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials (by position)
• May perform lead responsibilities (by position)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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 must meet facial hair standards

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• 401K with Company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development for all career stages