Chemical Cleaning Supervisor

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Reserve, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S.‑$)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Thompson Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, seeks a Chemical Cleaning Supervisor to lead two or more crews at a customer site. You will plan, organize, and coordinate daily operations, ensure equipment readiness, and maintain client relations with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include directing crews, scheduling, night/weekend dispatch, and training technicians on-site while adhering to company policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in industrial cleaning with supervisory experience
• RCRA certificates
• Demonstrated people management skills
• Strong knowledge of service-line equipment operation
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel; Access a plus)
• Experience with Win Web
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Mechanical aptitude; equipment troubleshooting
• CDL and forklift, backhoe certification for in-plant ops

Responsibilities

• Instructs and directs crew to meet client requirements and company policies
• Schedule jobs and crews; may dispatch at night/weekends
• Act as Operations/Branch Manager when requested
• Ensure equipment and work areas are ready and safe
• Communicate job status and requirements to clients
• Perform preventive/corrective maintenance on equipment
• Complete paperwork including service receipts
• Train technicians/operators on equipment operation and processes
• Operate service-line equipment (chemical, hydro-blasting, painting, blasting, vacuum)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

People management

Equipment operation

English proficiency

MS Office

Win Web

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

CDL

Forklift

Backhoe

Tools

Win Web

Job description

Thompson Industrial, Powered by Clean Harbors, is looking for a Chemical Cleaning Supervisor to work at a customer location and to join their safety conscious team! This team member is responsible for two or more crews by planning, leading, organizing, and coordinating the daily operations of the service line crew. This includes responsibility for the proper operation of equipment, driving operational efficiencies at the work site, and ensuring accurate documentation related to the job is completed in a timely fashion. Ensures compliance with all Company policies/procedures and maintains/improves good customer relations by providing quality, timely industrial cleaning services. The Supervisor serves as representative of Thompson Industrial in creating a continuous working relationship with clients/customers.

Why work for Thompson Industrial?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only)
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructs, provides feedback, and directs and assists crew in performance of job duties to complete work in accordance with client requirements and Company policies, practices, and procedures. Enforces Company employee policies and may remove employee from job when required.
• May schedule jobs and crews.
• May dispatch crews based on calls received on nights and weekends.
• May act as Operations Manager or Branch Manager when requested.
• Reads work order and ensures all required equipment is available and operational prior to starting job.
• Inspects equipment and general work areas prior to starting any job. Corrects deficiencies that may cause accidents, injuries, lost productivity, or harm to equipment or that are inconsistent with client requirements.
• Informs clients as required regarding job status and client requirements.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment when required.
• Completes all appropriate paperwork including service receipts and submits to designated management.
• Trains Technicians and Operators on-the-job in equipment operation, service line processes and necessary paperwork.
• Operates all necessary equipment in service line (chemical, hydro-blasting, painting, blasting, and vacuum) in accordance with operation training and safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 plus years of experience within the industrial cleaning industry. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• RCRA certificates
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability in people management.
• Strong knowledge in operating equipment used in the service line.
• Ability to comprehend the English language, written and verbal.
• Strong Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel. Microsoft Access is a Plus
• Experience with Win Web
• Attention to detail & highly organized
• Mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting equipment is preferred.
• Current certification as an authorized Company driver.
• CDL and forklift, and backhoe certified to assist with in plant operations as needed Job Duties
• Calculate load weights for manifest completion
• Issue manifests correctly per waste stream, transporter, TSDF, and PO
• Maintain filing system for issued and return manifests
• Assist drivers with Win Web ticket entries as necessary
• Schedule pit loads at TSDF(s)
• Assist Heath in coordination of roll-off logistics (moves, re-spots, deliveries)
• Weekly inspections • Working with Valero personnel throughout facility in various departments to support roll-off needs
• Inspection of roll-offs and coordination with vac truck supervisor for water and oil removal
• Job walks

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

*TIS

Job Identification: 166079

Category: Management

Posting Date: 2026-09-15

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Field Service Technicians

Locations: 268 Power Blvd

Pay Range: 19.95 - 64.09 Hourly