Field Service Foreman

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services.

About the role

This position will directly supervise Field Technicians and oversee 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. New hires are required to attend a two-week (paid) Academy training, which may be out-of-state; all expenses are covered by the company.

By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always 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
• 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, handle various hand tools and powered industrial tools, and work with vibration-producing tools
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, skin, face, hand, and foot protection in multiple combinations
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work in atmospheres and locations with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive chemical and physical agents
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels and 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
• Safely load and unload 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

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 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 stages of your career