Site Supervisor - Refinery

Bay West; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance options

401(k)

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Bay West in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Site Supervisor to lead industrial service teams in a refinery setting, ensuring safe, efficient project execution. You will supervise field personnel, resolve conflicts, and coordinate daily activities while upholding safety and environmental regulations.

Key tasks include chemical neutralization, equipment cleaning, waste management, and active participation in Emergency Response initiatives. Travel and on-call rotations are required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 10 years related experience, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license; CDL is helpful.
• Active 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate helpful.
• Proficient with industrial service equipment (skid steers, mini excavators, hand tools).
• Ability to lead and supervise industrial service crews.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, email).
• Travel availability for Emergency Response team.
• Reliable transportation available 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage industrial service teams and projects at customer sites regularly.
• Resolve conflicts, take ownership of decisions, and utilize resources effectively.
• Establish open communication to align with multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform chemical neutralization and cleaning of equipment.
• Conduct daily cleanup of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Handle waste documentation and compliance at customer locations.
• Assist in Emergency Response clean-up and ER equipment handling.
• Participate on the ER team, approximately one week on-call every 5–8 weeks.
• Understand confined space entry procedures and act as Entry Supervisor when needed.
• Serve as Health and Safety Officer on projects.

Skills

Team supervision

Industrial equipment operation

Hazard recognition

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Saint Paul, MN, US

Salary Range: $33.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Who We Are

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This Opportunity

We are seeking a Site Supervisor to effectively manage and lead industrial service teams in a refinery setting, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of projects. This role involves supervising field personnel, resolving conflicts, and coordinating daily activities while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Key responsibilities include performing chemical neutralization and equipment cleaning, managing hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and participating in emergency response projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Effectively supervise and manage industrial service team members and projects at customer sites on a regular basis
• Resolve conflicts appropriately, accept responsibility for decision making, follow through on all commitments, and utilize internal and external resources properly
• Practice open communication and cooperation to achieve common understanding with team members of similar and other disciplines
• Perform chemical neutralization and cleaning of industrial and manufacturing equipment
• Conduct daily cleanup tasks involving solid and liquid hazardous and non-hazardous material
• Appropriately perform all assigned waste management tasks at customer locations utilizing correct waste handling procedures and proper completion of waste management documentation
• Assist in Emergency Response (ER) clean-up activities for hazardous and non-hazardous material, loading and unloading ER equipment, and decontaminating equipment in an efficient manner
• Actively participate on the Emergency Response (ER) team approximately one week of being on-call 24/7 every five to eight weeks
• Understand and perform confined space entry (CSE) procedures and act as an Entry Supervisor when staff are cleaning and decontaminating solid and liquid hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• Perform the role of Health and Safety Officer on Industrial Service projects
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients in a courteous and professional manner
• Participate in and deliver training to the team related to skid steer, forklift, pickup truck and trailer operation, emergency response equipment operation, and other equipment as needed

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver's license; Commercial Driver's License Class B or A helpful
• Active 40-hour HAZWOPER Certificate helpful
• Demonstrated proficiency in equipment commonly utilized on industrial service projects, such as skid steers, mini excavators, hand tools, air-powered tools, and more
• Demonstrate ability to lead and supervise work for Industrial Services work crews
• Basic computer skills, such as using Microsoft Office products, communicating through email, etc.
• Successful completion of Confined Space Entry (CSE) training helpful
• Ability to travel periodically as part of the Emergency Response team
• Possess or have access to reliable means of transportation on a 24-hour basis

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive motions: frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, and grasping
• Frequently lift 25 lbs. over an 8-hour period, and occasionally up to 50 lbs. for less than one hour
• Frequent exposure to non-hazardous and hazardous work environments including contaminated air, soil, dust, fumes, smoke and other toxins
• Ability to work outside in varying conditions, such as high heat, high humidity and extreme cold in remote locations.
• Ability to read and interpret general documents, safety rules, and Standard Operating Procedures
• May engage in strenuous daily activities in confined workspaces

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies.

Bay West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.