Hydroblast Foreman - Groome Industrial Service Group

About W-S Industrial

Founded in 1993, W-S Industrial, a Groome Industrial Services Company, is a leader in industrial cleaning and maintenance, mechanical and specialty services. We are a client-centric organization with employees committed to safety, integrity, and accountability. W-S serves a diverse client base, including power, food and beverage, refining, utilities, chemical, manufacturing, pulp and paper, municipal, upstream, and downstream. We offer an excellent safety program, career development plans, commitment to customer service, and deep industry expertise. 

W-S is committed to safety, people, service, and performance. We are committed to creating a culture where W-S is the employer of choice by empowering our employees to succeed.

About the Position

W-S Industrial Services, a Groome Industrial Services Company, is seeking a Hydroblast Foreman who will oversee field crews and ensure that environmental projects and emergency responses are completed efficiently.

Why work for W-S Industrial?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority 24/7/365!!
• Competitive wages - the salary range for this position is $20.00 to $25.00 per hour based on experience.
• Paid time off, comprehensive health benefits coverage after 60 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) after the eligibility period with company matching component.
• Opportunities for growth and development in your career.
• Positive and safe work environments.

Key Responsibilities

• This is a 100% travel job; travel is provided in company vehicles.
• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the top priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• The Foreman is responsible for overseeing field crews and ensuring that environmental projects and emergency responses are completed efficiently.
• Assignments will encompass both environmental and industrial cleaning projects.
• Responsible for the successful execution of setting up and assisting with water treatment systems, pipeline hydrostatic testing and various other responsibilities
• Overseeing projects related to tank cleaning, plant shutdowns, spill cleanup, and emergency response.
• Supervising confined space entries and emergency response operations.
• Ensuring that proper inspections and calibrations are performed on life-monitoring equipment before it is taken on-site.
• Allocating and verifying that the appropriate equipment is available and on-site to complete the project.
• Accurately completing and submitting daily worksheets for proper billing to the customer.
• Ensuring all required daily paperwork is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner (e.g., confined space entry permits, safety audits).
• Training and mentoring Environmental Technicians.
• Managing safety performance and reporting.
• Performing other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

What does it take to work for W-S Industrial?

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a leadership or crew lead role required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Environmental Field or Oil and Gas sectors required.
• Experience with hydroblasting and vacuum operations required.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends, if required.
• Emergency response experience required.
• Knowledge of confined space entry is an asset.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have acceptable ID, pass a background check, drug screen, and physical.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Possession of a TWIC card is a plus but not a requirement.
• Must understand verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 50 Ibs. on occasion.
• May reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on occasion.
• Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects frequently.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer