Asbestos Abatement Supervisor

Stryker DES is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Asbestos Abatement Supervisor who have at least five years’ Supervisory experience in the removal of various types of asbestos containing materials including floor tile and mastic, spray-on materials, insulation materials, ceiling scrapes, glove bag applications, window caulk, etc. Candidates will report to the Stryker DES field supervisor(s) at our Wallingford ,CT project and will help deliver Stryker DES’s core values: excellence in service, commitment to health and safety and attention to regulatory compliance. The working environment will vary with each job as qualified candidates(s) would be moving from site to site dependent on our client’s needs, workload and project scope. Stryker DES provides job advancement opportunities to motivated employees with additional training opportunities in lead abatement, torch/burning operations and specialized equipment operation.

Stryker DES offers competitive wages based on experience and benefits package including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Employer Matched 401k.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise/Perform asbestos removal work crews.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with OSHA, EPA, State, Local and Stryker DES safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and site specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities
• Perform/Perform various hazardous material removal work.
• Understand and enforce project’s detailed scope-of-work to ensure strict compliance with contract documents, project schedules, and corporatepolicies and procedures
• Be able to safely work in a project team environment and follow direction of project management.
• Perform a variety of project related administrativetasks in addition to maintaining the daily activities log book and ensuring that all activity is properly documented
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards, safety plans/documents and warning devices.
• Manage all phases of assigned on-site projects including resource scheduling and supervision, communicating with the client, leading and instructing subordinates
• Be motivated and work productively and participate in the safety culture.
• Perform various manual work activities in chemical, industrial and other commercial facilities.
• Adapt to working in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Abide by Federal, State and Company rules / safety regulations.
• Perform training for company employees on Stryker DES operating and safety procedures.
• Coordinate purchases with management as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years’ experience working on asbestos projects
• Successful completion of an EPA AHERA approved 40-hour Asbestos Supervisor training course and any continuing refresher classes as needed
• Ability to work in personal protective equipment throughout a work shift in all weather conditions
• Experience working with a wide variety of tools for demolition
• A criminal background check, drug and alcohol screen will be conducted
• Physically able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs
• Ability to work productively in personal protective equipment throughout work shift in all weather conditions
• Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, bend, lift, push/pull and/or reach frequently
• Ability to work with hazardous materials
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear a respirator for asbestos work
• Ability to work overtime on an extended day or weekend shift as may be required to meet customer expectations and schedules

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Asbestos abatement Supervisor license in the following states: CT, TN, PA, NY, NJ, WI, LA, IL, KY, MD, SC, VA, WV, OH
• Experience on large industrial demolition projects.
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour training a plus
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time hourly position

TRAVEL: This is a field-based position with up to 100% travel.

Competitive wages offered based on experience and benefits package including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Employer Matched 401k.

Stryker DES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics. Stryker DES participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace.