Position summary:

The Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Project Manager (PM) in conducting safe and effective tank cleaning operations. The Supervisor provides direct oversight and hands-on assistance of both equipment and personnel. The ultimate objective of a Supervisor is to assist the PM and crew to accomplish a safe, successful, and profitable cleaning operation that results in a satisfied customer.

Essential duties:

• Proficient in all Technician and Operator requirements and responsibilities.
• Knowledgeable in all jobsite activities, including all maintenance and repair procedures.
• Ability to substitute for any operator or tech.
• Ability to take and pass supervisor courses and exams.
• Comprehends the legal liabilities of supervisory decisions and is capable of balancing company objectives with jobsite safety concerns and relaying them to the Project Manager.
• Supervises the checking, filling, and maintenance of company and rental equipment.
• Supervises gauging of storage tank levels.
• Supervises technicians and operators and assists in managing project.
• Recognizes hazards inside the tank and job site and communicates them to the Project Manager.
• Supervises operation of air monitoring equipment.
• Supervises operation and repairs of various pumps, piping, valves and centrifuges.
• Completes required logs and documentation, jobsite calculations, and manages support personnel.
• Effectively and accurately communicates with Project Manager on all aspects of jobsite operations.
• Effectively evaluates personality conflicts between crew members and brings them to the attention of the Project Manager.
• Manages jobsite crew and third-party personnel with minimal supervision.
• Effectively relays all project management decisions to crew and relief crew.
• Maintains jobsite production in the absence of the Project Manager.
• Builds supply lists and keeps track of jobsite inventory.
• Assists PM in solving jobsite problems during all phases of a job, including rig-up, processing, entry, rig-down, and trucking.
• Assists PM with accurately completing client-required documentation; company paperwork; via logs and documentation.
• Competent in respirator repair and inspection including air supplied respirators.
• Capable of obtaining Tank Entry Supervisor certification.
• Trains all levels of personnel in all aspects of their job responsibilities.
• Exhibits a strong desire to gain increasing responsibility within the company.
• Communicates effectively with PM, management, customers, and crew members.
• Performs job safety audits, proficient in LPS, assists in incident investigations, and participates in on-going safety efforts.
• Ability to travel and stay on projects for extended periods of time.
• Trusted to leave jobsite for company purposes with company funds and return in a timely manner with appropriate accounting documentation of the funds.

• Other duties assigned.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property.
• Promotes and contributes to a team environment.

Cross-Functional Teamwork: To improve intra-departmental productivity, employee is expected to develop basic proficiency in and knowledge of the following positions:

• Project Manager
• Operations Manager
• Sales
• Safety

Work Environment:

• Potential exposure to dust (chemical and environmental), fumes (chemical and fluids), exhausts and highly pressurized fluids. (Respiratory protective equipment will be provided when required.)

• Occasionally work under extreme climate conditions (excessive high heat index, 98% humidity, and sub-zero weather conditions) relative to geographic location.
• The noise level in the work environment is NOT typically quiet.

Educational requirements:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
• TWIC Card, 40-Hour HAZWOPER, Basic Plus Orientation, Confined Space Entry and API-TES (Tank Entry Supervisor) certifications.

Skills and experience:

• Minimum 5 plus years of experience within the industrial cleaning industry. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and ability in people management.
• Strong knowledge in operating equipment used in service line.
• Ability to comprehend the English language, written and verbal.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting equipment is preferred.
• Current certification as an authorized Company driver.
• Self-motivated and driven to complete projects on time in a safe and cost-effective manner.