Field Supervisor

Company: NRC
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

US Ecology, Inc. is a leading North American provider of environmental services.u00a0 Since 1952 we have been helping our customers keep the environment clean by doing the hard but rewarding work of safely disposing of hazardous and regulated waste. In short, we work to protect human health and the environment in pursuit of a sustainable future for our children and their grandchildren.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

Fundamental to everything we do is our commitment to valuing the talents of each individual and harnessing the combined strengths of our diverse work force. The people of US Ecology are committed to this partnership and are the cornerstone of our overall success. US Ecology provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, Paid Time Off and much more!u00a0

We are currently seeking a Field Supervisor to join our growing team!u00a0

Position Overview:

The Supervisor is responsible for managing field service jobs which include but are not limited to emergency response, hazardous materials handling, hazardous waste cleanup and site remediation.u00a0 The Supervisor is a working manager and is expected to perform the required work as needed in addition to managing the project.u00a0 The Supervisor is responsible for managing field service crews in a safe and compliant manner according to H&S requirements as well as according to scope and budget.u00a0

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Conduct and attend project meetings, daily and weekly safety meetings with expectations of adhering tou00a0the job specific and company safety policies, and all other meetings necessary for successful project completion.

* Manage the scope, budget and labor on company field service jobs as assigned. This position isu00a0accountable for successful completion of the project.

* Plan the work, prepare schedules and regularly review with Service Center Manager.

* Operate and maintain trucks, equipment and vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with all companyu00a0health and safety policies.

* Maintain a spirit of cooperation and teamwork at all times. Displays leadership qualities including but notu00a0limited to work practices, attitude, H&S attentiveness, etc.

* Maintain on-call availability to perform emergency response services including the cleanup ofu00a0hazardous/non-hazardous waste spills, disaster response and recovery, and waste management.

* Perform remediation services which include storage tank cleaning, industrial cleaning & maintenance,u00a0environmental site remediation, vacuum truck services and demolition/dismantlement.u00a0u00a0

* Understand and use the paperwork process flow, handling and transportation of non-hazardous andu00a0hazardous waste materials.

* Through safety training become an expert in recognizing onsite potential hazards and throughu00a0communication and reporting, rectify the concerns.

* Provide daily communication to the customer to assure premiere quality of service. Assure that changeu00a0orders are communicated before additional work is completed.

* Perform strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects.

* Accurately complete and submit daily logs, time-sheets, manifests, expense reports, trip reports, vehicleu00a0inspection reports, etc.

* Keep your training record up to date with all DOT/OSHA and company required training.

* Be available to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

* High school diploma required, 2-year degree in the trades, business or environmental industries preferred.

* Minimum 5 years environmental services industry experience.

* Hands on field experience in equipment operation and crew supervision required.

* Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (CDL preferred).

* Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite required.

* Knowledge of Federal and State environmental regulations required.

* Knowledge of scoping and pricing field service work.

* HAZWOPER 40-hour certification and 8-hour refresher required.

* Confined Space Supervisor training required.

* CPR and First Aid training required.

* Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and temperatures.

* Ability to wear and use personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipmentu00a0(PPE).

* Must be able to respond to environmental emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

* Must be willing and able to travel out of town on short notice for weeks or months at a time as required.

Successful completion of a pre-employment background and substance screening process including, but not limited to, employment verifications, criminal search and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search as well continued verifications throughout employment to ensure that all records meet company policy standards.

US Ecology is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug free work environment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

EOEu00a0Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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