Tank Cleaning Supervisor

Miller Integrated Solutions; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Integrated Solutions is seeking an experienced supervisor for industrial tank cleaning operations in Port Lavaca, TX. The role oversees operators, develops cleaning protocols, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance across all cleaning projects.

You will train staff, review procedures, and maintain thorough records of work, equipment, and inventory while coordinating with other departments and responding to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years in industrial cleaning or related field.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid TWIC Card.
• Pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of tank cleaning operators.
• Develop and implement cleaning protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Inspect completed cleaning projects to verify adherence to specifications.
• Train and mentor team members on proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of cleaning activities, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
• Collaborate with other departments to address any issues related to tank cleaning.
• Ensure proper disposal of waste materials in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Safety procedures

Adaptability

Respirator fit

Tools

Hydroblasting equipment

Vacuum Truck

Tank cleaning gear

Job description

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Port Lavaca, TX 77979

Primary Responsibilities and Key Deliverables

• Supervise and coordinate activities of tank cleaning operators.
• Develop and implement cleaning protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Inspect completed cleaning projects to verify adherence to specifications.
• Train and mentor team members on proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of cleaning activities, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
• Collaborate with other departments to address any issues related to tank cleaning.
• Ensure proper disposal of waste materials in accordance with regulations.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial cleaning procedures and safety standards.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Must be dependable, willing to work additional hours as required and be team oriented.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with training and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work safely in and around heavy machinery in loud, hazardous and industrial settings.
• Pass a Pulmonary Fit Test and wear proper respirator with no limitations.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Five years of experience in industrial cleaning or a related field.
• Acceptable MVR/Background Check and pass pre-employment screenings.
• Previous waste handling experience, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid TWIC Card.

Work Environment

Tools, equipment, machinery used: Hydroblasting, Vacuum Truck, and Tank cleaning equipment.

Working conditions: Will be exposed to all weather conditions. Work on various structures and surfaces both at ground and elevated levels up to and possibly exceeding 150 ft. Work in confined spaces. Work a 12-hour shift with 30-minute lunch breaks. If requested, work overtime, and respond to emergency callouts whenever they occur. Work days, nights, and weekends. Travel to customer and other Miller sites as needed.

Physical effort required: Handling tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 150 lbs. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, crawl, bend, squat, and kneel. Must be capable of climbing towers/vessels/tanks.