CCS Foreman

Position Description

Foreman

Department:                CCS Div. 85

Reports To:                 Department Manager    

Location:                     Portland, OR

Exemption Status:       Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Work Schedule:           Monday – Friday | Overtime and On-Call as Necessary

Company’s Core

Purpose:                      At PNE, we are driven by our values and our core purpose: “All About Solutions.” We believe our values of trust, honesty, family, accountability, and safety, speak to our commitment to our employees, customers, and community.

Job Summary

Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS) a Pacific Northern Environmental LLC division, is seeking a Foreman who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment and has the ability to provide exceptional service and skills to our company, clients, and employees.

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC consists of five divisions including Advanced Electrical Technologies (AET), Taurus Power and Controls (Taurus), Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), Pacific Northern Environmental Construction (PNEC), and WasteXpress Environmental (WXE). Together, we specialize in commercial and petroleum construction, industrial and commercial electrical, industrial cleaning, and hazardous waste disposal. PNE LLC is a multi-state organization with operating offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii. In addition, we carry out projects across the United States.

CCS provides industrial cleaning and spill response to almost every pulp and paper mill in the Pacific Northwest. We also service major oil companies and a wide range of manufacturing and industrial clients. CCS has demonstrated its ability to complete large and complex industrial cleaning challenges on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with the most stringent industrial health & safety programs. No industrial cleaning job is too large or too small for CCS.

The Foreman is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in pre-field duties, communicating with customers, completing daily project paperwork and assisting on-site teams.

Education and Experience Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License required.

Must be 18 years or older.

3-5 years of successful experience in field management and managing projects as well as managing health and safety for mobile workforce.

Experience in bulk disposal and hazardous waste handling.

2-3 years of experience in confined space entry and rescue preferred.

1-year minimum supervisory experience

Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills required.

Ability to manage projects within budget while continually identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.

Comfortable interfacing with clients to maintain, grow, and strengthen business relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Foreman possessing the education and experience listed above performs the following:

Coordinating work according to priorities and plans.

Safely operate and maintain company vehicles as required for job duties, ensuring compliance with all traffic laws and company policies

Must maintain the ability drive company vehicles.

Producing scheduled and monitor attendance of crew.

Allocating general and daily responsibilities.

Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.

Monitor expenditure and projects to ensure the remain within budget.

Resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably when they arise.

Assist department manager in duties, such as but not limited to scheduling, estimates and bidding, daily safety and customer paperwork, complete and submit change orders, team management, safety, inventory etc.

Provide exceptional professionalism and customer service.

Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The candidate must possess and be adaptable to the following physical abilities and working conditions:

Move about the jobsite as needed.

Move work related equipment up to 50lbs.

Remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.

Operate various technological devices.

Occasionally ascend/descend ladders and/or stairs.

Exchange accurate information.

Required to meet facial hair standards in accordance with OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.34).

Must be able to successfully complete and maintain a valid DOT physical examination, including baseline and annual/periodic recertification, as required for the role.

Must be able to successfully complete baseline and annual/periodic audiometric testing as a condition of employment.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection, and successfully complete respirator fit testing.

Employee Benefit Program

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC presently provides coverage for:

Medical, Dental & Vision options with low premiums for employees and eligible dependents

Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid.

Specialty RX programs.

Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, Accident and short-term Disability Plans

Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA)

Telehealth by Teladoc.

401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Trainings and Certifications

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday for qualifying employees

Up to $2,000 per year profit sharing for qualifying employees

Annual company events

Safety Incentives

Please apply directly –

***Not open to outside recruiters***

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC (PNE, LLC) are expected to perform tasks as assigned by PNE supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

This position has been determined as “safety sensitive,” as defined as a position wherein an accident could cause human life, serious bodily injury, or significant property or environmental damage and is therefore subject to pre-employment drug screening including that of THC.

We are a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All new hires are subject to testing in accordance with local, federal, and state guidelines.