Field Operation Supervisor

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Operations Supervisor

Department: TSDF Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Andrews Worksite Facility

Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operations of the facility and trains operation personnel in the use, safety procedures and operation of heavy equipment or waste processing. Directly reports to the Director, Operations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Directs subordinate employees in the Operations Department in projects.

• Conducts daily pre-job briefings with crew; including support organization personnel.

• Inspects work areas to determine type of work required, materials needed and equipment to be used.

• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.

• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work related goals.

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

• Studies production schedules and estimates person-hour requirements for completion of jobs assigned.

• Interprets company policies and job orders to workers and enforces safety regulations.

• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of production.

• Analyzes and resolves work issues or assists employees in problem solving.

• Maintains time and production records.

• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual department.

• Performs activities of workers supervised.

• Documents completion and status of all work activities in the appropriate work order and/or daily operations report.

• Performs departmental training required for employees.

• Performs Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for routine operation.

• Assists in development of Work Instructions, Procedures, Cost Models and other job-related document.

• Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.

• Participates and supports Emergency Management as directed by the WCS Incident Commander.

• Performs other related work activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Operations Department and has overall responsibility in the field for carrying out operational activities for their assigned area. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable law. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical institute in engineering or construction technology; or sixty hours related study in the field of hazardous waste management, environmental science and/or radiation health and two to three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret simple instructions and short correspondence. Ability to write simple correspondence Ability to conduct pre-job briefings to groups in a logical and organized manner Ability to develop & present safety related topics. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide, in all unit of measures, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of internet software and word processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Desired but not required: Level III National Certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research or the ability to obtain Level III certification within 6 months.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell. The employee is required to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis and personal protective equipment including hand, foot and body. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient strength and stamina to perform a variety of heavy construction-related tasks including use of hand tools; foot, hand and eye coordination sufficient to perform duties; and natural balance sufficient for standing on high ladders and scaffolding.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and hot and cold weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Working surfaces are often uneven and representative of a construction site.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervisory: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Andrews, TX 79714 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Andrews, TX 79714: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person