Foreman

pneco; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision options

Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid

401(k) with discretionary matching

Paid Trainings and Certifications

Paid Leave including Vacation/Sick/Hol

Profit sharing up to $2,000/year

Annual company events

Safety incentives

Job summary

Pacific Northern Environmental LLC’s Cowlitz Clean Sweep division seeks a Foreman to lead field teams, coordinate daily tasks, and ensure safety and quality on site. You will communicate with clients, prepare paperwork, and support the Department Manager in pre-field duties and scheduling.

The role emphasizes strong supervisory skills, experience in environmental cleaning, and a customer-focused approach to servicing major industrial clients across the Pacific Northwest.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 18+ age.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for company insurance policy.
• 3-5 years in environmental, marine and industrial cleaning experience.
• Experience in bulk disposal and hazardous waste handling.
• 2-3 years in confined space entry and rescue; 1 year minimum supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work according to priorities and plans.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles and comply with laws and policies.
• Ensure ability to drive company vehicles and manage crew attendance.
• Allocate daily responsibilities and monitor safety and quality standards.
• Monitor expenditures and projects to stay within budget.
• Resolve conflicts quickly and amicably.
• Assist department manager with scheduling, estimates, safety, and paperwork.
• Provide exceptional professionalism and customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Must be 18 years or older

3-5 years in environmental/industrial cleaning

Experience in bulk disposal and hazardous waste handling

2-3 years in confined space entry and rescue

1-year minimum supervisory experience

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

Job description

Job Summary

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

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC consists of five divisions; Advanced Electrical Technologies (AET), Taurus Power and Controls (TTPC), Tauras Power Services (TPS) 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 have multiple job sites across the US.

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 is required and must meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the company’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• 3-5 years of successful experience in the field of the environmental, marine and industrial cleaning industry.
• Experience in bulk disposal and hazardous waste handling.
• 2-3 years of experience in confined space entry and rescue.
• 1-year minimum supervisory experience
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills required.

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.
• Maintain respirator fit test and be clean shaven.

Employee Benefit Program

Pacific Northern Environmental LLC presently provides coverage and programs that may include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision options for employees and eligible dependents
• Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid.
• Specialty RX programs.
• Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, and Accident 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 Leave including Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement for qualifying employees
• Up to $2,000 per year profit sharing for qualifying employees
• Annual company events
• Safety Incentives

Employment Information

Equal Opportunity

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities, absent undue hardship.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description provides a general description of essential job functions and is not an employment contract or an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees of Pacific Northern Environmental LLC (PNE, LLC) are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory or management personnel, regardless of job title or routine duties.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

PNE is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. New hires are subject to testing withing 72 hours of signing offer letter, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.