Asbestos Supervisor

Advanced DRI; New Hampton (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restoration contractor as an Asbestos Supervisor, where you will oversee a dedicated team in the safe removal of asbestos-containing materials. This role emphasizes safety, compliance, and effective communication with property owners and clients. You will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are completed efficiently while adhering to state and federal regulations. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on team morale, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the disaster recovery field. If you have the experience and passion for safety, this is the perfect role for you to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in asbestos removal and supervision.
• Valid driver's license and appropriate certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee asbestos projects and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Train and mentor technicians on safety and job techniques.

Skills

Asbestos removal

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Blueprint interpretation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses and certifications in asbestos handling

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Respirators

Job description

Advanced Disaster Recovery, Inc., is a leading restoration contractor in the NY/NJ/PA/CT area with more than 35 years of experience in disaster restoration. We are looking for motivated, service-centric full-time employees to help grow our team of professionals in the region. We provide restoration services such as emergency response, emergency pre-planning, construction services, catastrophe response, contents restoration, environmental services, mold remediation, fire and smoke damage, and water damage services to commercial, insurance, and residential clients. Our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

About the Asbestos Supervisor Position:

The Asbestos Supervisor oversees a team of field technicians in the removal of asbestos-containing material and interacts with property owners and customers whose property has been affected by asbestos.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for running asbestos projects by overseeing all technicians' work activities; ensures completion of projects are done efficiently while observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment and following all hazardous waste handling guidelines.
2. Ensures State and Federal asbestos regulations are followed.
3. Trains and mentors employees as required on job techniques, safety procedures, and equipment use to remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers. Enforces the importance of a well-trained employee to the success of the company/team morale.
4. Supervises technicians to build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work, including assembly of temporary equipment or structures.
5. Conducts frequent checks inside containment to maintain quality of work and ensures production is on time.
6. Conducts a fit test the first day of the week and on the first day of a new job for all employees who are required to wear respirators.
7. Reads and interprets blueprints, instructions, and other documentation to plan work activities.
8. Drives company vehicles to/from job sites; performs daily inventory of company vehicles during load and offload; maintains cleanliness of vehicles.
9. Ensures job sites are left clean of debris and trash, ready for the next subcontractors or reoccupation of the homeowner.
10. Accountable for accurate and complete records.
11. Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience required.
• Must possess appropriate licenses and certifications.
• Valid Driver's License.
• At least one year of experience in the Asbestos field.
• Required to take a current physical and respiratory fit test.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English; bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and handle sensitive/confidential information and maintain the highest degree of ethical business standards and conduct in all business and customer-related matters.
• Willingness and ability to work a non-standard work schedule and occasional overtime.
• Satisfactory background check.

To learn more about Advanced Disaster Recovery, please visit: https://www.advanceddri.com/