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We’re looking for a Facility Supervisor to support our Richmond Soil Treatment Facility. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring waste is processed and disposed of safely and efficiently, while maintaining the facility and equipment and coordinating staff and maintenance schedules.
Position Title: Facility Supervisor
Department: Soil Treatment Facilities
Location: Richmond Soil Treatment Facility
Position Type: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facility Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations of the Richmond Soil Treatment Facility. This position is responsible for overseeing daily operations to ensure that all waste is processed and disposed of safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. This role ensures proper maintenance of facility infrastructure and equipment, while also managing and organizing staff schedules, equipment servicing, and overall workflow. The Facility Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in training, developing, and mentoring all facility personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in waste management, or comparable industry experience, or demonstrated competency
• Technical Diploma or Degree in a Science, Engineering or an Environmental related discipline, or demonstrated competency
• Advanced comprehension and ability to implement Workplace Health and Safety requirements relevant to the assigned work site.
• Ability to consistently act as a leader and a role model with respect to the Health & Safety Program, on and off the work site
• Working knowledge of the environmental and oil and gas industry, and other industrial sectors in the surrounding area
• Excellent understanding of standard operating procedures for all facilities on site and ability to oversee and ensure proper operating procedures are followed
• Good understanding of the regulatory requirements for the facility along with ability to ensure compliance of such requirements including permit conditions, waste characterization, waste classification, container requirements, segregation requirements, storage limits, lab packing, bulking/blending, commingling, labeling, inventorying, shipping and receiving and TDG
• Ability to oversee and ensure waste manifests, bills of lading, load sheets, labels and recycle dockets are properly completed and submitted as required
• Ability to supervise staff, delegate tasks, monitor staff performance and recommend strategies to address performance concerns/issues when required
• Ability to assist manager in formulating and executing career growth plans for staff, including both short term objectives and long-term goals
• Strong work ethic and willingness to persevere through difficult conditions
• Fit-for-Work each day
• Good computer skills with ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows
• Experience in basic accounting practices will be considered an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively and express thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner in both individual and group situations
• Ability to maintain relationships with all levels of the organization
• Strong time management skills and ability to be work effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines and managing changing priorities
• Excellent organizational skills along with attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment or independently as required
• Open and honest with team members and clients as it relates to all aspects of work
• Ability to multi-task, assess situations and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Must have experience in running yellow iron such as excavators and loaders

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

This role may require a combination of office-based, remote, and on-site work depending on business needs. Employees should be prepared for:

• Extended periods of sitting, standing, or computer use
• Exposure to outdoor or industrial environments, including varying weather and terrain
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by safety protocol