Crew Chief

Inframark; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inframark seeks a seasoned stormwater and collections leader to oversee operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and asset resilience during wet-weather events. This field-based role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and stakeholder communication.

You will direct inspections, MS4 recordkeeping, SOP development, and budget/staff oversight, while engaging municipalities and the public and delivering KPI-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in stormwater/collections with 2+ years leadership
• MS4 program experience required
• Strong safety, communication, and stakeholder skills

Responsibilities

• Direct stormwater inspections, inlet/outfall maintenance, and illicit discharge investigations; maintain MS4 records.
• Coordinate collections cleaning/CCTV, SSO prevention, and wet-weather response.
• Develop SOPs for dewatering, erosion/sediment control, and spill response.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and equipment management.
• Engage with municipalities and the public on education and right-of-way coordination.
• Produce KPI dashboards and continuous improvement plans.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Excellence

Accountability

Respect

Education

Associate degree required

Bachelor's degree preferred in environmental science/engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Leads combined wastewater collections and stormwater operations—ensuring regulatory compliance, asset maintenance, and resilience for wet‑weather events.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct stormwater inspections, inlet/outfall maintenance, ditch/pond mowing, and illicit discharge investigations; maintain MS4 records and annual reports.
• Coordinate collections cleaning/CCTV, SSO prevention, and wet‑weather response; integrate data across systems.
• Develop SOPs for dewatering, erosion/sediment control, and spill response; oversee contractor performance.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and equipment (vactors, jetters, mowers, CCTV vans).
• Engage with municipalities and the public on education and right‑of‑way coordination.
• Produce KPI dashboards (MS4 inspections, SSO frequency, response times) and continuous improvement plans.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in stormwater/collections with 2+ years leadership; MS4 program experience required.
• Knowledge of CWA, NPDES, erosion control, and BMP maintenance.
• Strong safety, communication, and stakeholder skills.

Education & Certifications

• Associate’s required; Bachelor’s in environmental science/engineering preferred.
• Stormwater inspector certification (e.g., CESCL/CPESC) preferred; wastewater certification a plus.

Skills & Competencies (CLEAR Values)

• Collaboration — partners effectively with municipalities, customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Leadership — sets clear expectations and coaches safe, high‑quality field work.
• Excellence — maintains accurate, audit‑ready records; follows SOPs, permits, and regulations.
• Accountability — meets response KPIs; owns preventive maintenance and corrective actions.
• Respect — communicates professionally with the public and team members.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Field‑based role with frequent driving, outdoor work in varied weather, and exposure to traffic, confined spaces, biological/chemical hazards, and uneven terrain. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs, climb, kneel, and wear required PPE. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.