Ops Supervisor - Washout Facility

Description

Operations Supervisor – Washout Facility

Position Summary

TAS Environmental Services is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor – Washout Facility to oversee the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the El Dorado washout facility.

This is a hands-on supervisory position responsible for daily facility operations, tanker and equipment washouts, hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, wastewater management, employees, equipment, safety, and customer service. The Operations Supervisor is expected to lead the team while also actively performing washout, cleaning, waste-handling, and other facility activities when operational needs require.

Principal Responsibilities

Operations & Facility Oversight

• Direct and coordinate daily facility operations, staffing, equipment, workflow, and operational priorities.
• Perform and supervise washout and cleaning of tankers, vacuum equipment, roll-off boxes, containers, and other industrial equipment.
• Review product, waste, SDS, and available material information to determine appropriate cleaning and handling requirements.
• Coordinate equipment staging, cleaning, inspection, turnaround, and release.
• Maintain efficient workflow while ensuring established quality and customer service expectations are met.
• Coordinate with Operations, Transportation, Dispatch, and other TAS departments regarding equipment and operational needs.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and operationally ready facility.

Hands-On Operations

• Work directly alongside technicians and operators as workload and staffing require.
• Operate pressure-washing systems, pumps, hoses, vacuum equipment, and other applicable tools.
• Assist with waste transfers, loading and unloading, equipment setup, cleanup, and decontamination.
• Participate in housekeeping and general facility maintenance.
• Demonstrate proper work practices and provide hands-on training and direction to employees.

Safety, Environmental & Waste Compliance

• Ensure hazardous and non-hazardous waste is properly handled, segregated, stored, labeled, documented, transferred, and disposed of.
• Review applicable waste profiles, manifests, SDSs, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure wastewater generated through washout operations is properly collected, managed, treated, and/or discharged in accordance with established requirements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, DOT, EPA/RCRA, hazardous-material, wastewater, confined-space, and TAS safety requirements.
• Ensure required PPE is available and properly utilized.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions, unknown materials, incompatibility concerns, or environmental risks are identified.
• Participate in incident investigations, near-miss reviews, inspections, and corrective actions.

People Leadership

• Provide direct supervision, daily work assignments, and operational direction to assigned employees.
• Train and coach employees on washout procedures, waste handling, equipment operation, safety, documentation, housekeeping, and customer expectations.
• Monitor employee performance, productivity, attendance, and compliance with company procedures.
• Address performance or conduct concerns timely and reinforce accountability, communication, and safe work practices.

Customer, Equipment & Documentation

• Serve as an operational point of contact for customers utilizing the facility.
• Communicate service requirements, scheduling, equipment status, acceptance criteria, and turnaround expectations.
• Work with TAS Operations and Sales to support customer retention and facility growth.
• Inspect facility equipment and coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain adequate operating supplies, cleaning materials, and PPE.
• Ensure work orders, service records, inspections, waste documentation, and other required operational records are completed accurately and timely.
• Provide leadership with updates regarding workload, staffing, equipment, customer needs, waste inventory, and safety or compliance concerns

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in environmental services, industrial services, waste management, tanker washout, transportation, chemical handling, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience with tanker, container, or industrial equipment washout operations.
• Experience handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Working knowledge of SDSs, waste compatibility, labeling, segregation, manifests, and proper waste-handling practices.
• Ability and willingness to perform physical washout and industrial cleaning activities alongside assigned employees.
• Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of pumps, hoses, pressure-washing systems, and related industrial equipment.
• Effective communication, organizational, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Preferred

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in an industrial, environmental, transportation, or waste-management environment.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER with current 8-Hour Refresher.
• RCRA, DOT hazardous materials, confined-space, forklift, First Aid/CPR, and respiratory protection training.
• Experience with industrial wastewater systems or permitted discharge operations.

Competencies: 

• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and unexpected situations. 
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand and apply business principles in a strategic and effective manner. 
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve challenges effectively. 
• Execution: Ability to translate plans and strategies into tangible results, getting things done effectively and efficiently. 
• People Management: Ability to effectively manage employees, creating a positive work environment, fostering collaboration, and maximizing employee productivity. 
• Needs Analysis: Ability to systematically and objectively assess a situation to identify gaps, requirements, and areas of opportunity. 

EEO/AA Employer/Veteran/Disabled Statement: 

TAS Environmental Services, LP provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TAS Environmental Services, LP is recognized as a leading regional provider of Environmental Services. Our service offerings include Emergency Response, Industrial Cleaning, Waste Management and Midstream Services and Solutions. Our mission is to build unrivaled partnerships by being an invaluable, safe resource to our customers through knowledge, collaboration, and the dedication of our people. We aim to deliver best-in-class performance across the business system while adhering to our core values and maintaining the highest standard of ethical business practices.