Field Service Foreman

About the role

Hepaco, a Clean Harbors company in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a Field Service Foreperson to join our safety-conscious team. This position will be responsible for the direct supervision of the Field Technicians. Forepersons and Technicians will be responsible for the performance of tasks associated with emergency response, hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials.

Please note: All new hires must attend a two-week training academy; travel expenses are paid by the company and per diem is provided.

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, handle various hand tools and powered industrial tools, work with vibration-producing tools
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE)
• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

Hourly Range - $20.00 - $22.00

Benefits

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