Position Description - Asbestos Supervisor

Business Group/Dept: Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Project Manager

Date: February 19, 2024

Purpose of the Position

Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned team of workers while demonstrating a commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality work with a high degree of managerial discretion. Reviews job specifications, inspects work site, and confers with contracting agent to evaluate removal project.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Estimates length of time, number of workers, and equipment and supplies required to accomplish project.
• Assigns and supervises workers in specific tasks, such as setup of equipment and removal and clean-up of asbestos.
• Monitors and inspects quality of work during project.
• Examines workers' equipment, such as respirator systems, air evacuation and filtration systems, and air quality testing devices, to ensure that they meet company and government safety standards.
• May maintain project records and order supplies.
• May assist workers in removal activities (see Asbestos Worker Position Description)
• Counsels and disciplines workers regarding undesirable performance or behavioral issues in collaboration with Human Resources as applicable.
• Responsible for scheduling, tracking attendance, and communicating time off requests and absences to the Project Manager or Human Resources
• Promotes safe and productive work environment with superior employee morale and engagement.
• Ensures that all demolition and abatement activities meet or exceed the customer's expectations, Company's standards, and all applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Physical activities: Enters and locates information on a smartphone, tablet, or computer, often in small print. Communicates with customers, employees, and home office staff in person, over the phone, or via email. Must be on feet for up to 10 hours per day; regular standing, sitting, kneeling, twisting, bending; must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds; must be able to work in extreme hot/cold, wet/dry environment.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Half-face respirator; full-face respirator; steel toed footwear; hard hat; safety vest; protective eyewear; gloves; Tyvek suit

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Travel: 25% to 100%

Licenses/Certifications Required: Asbestos Supervisor Initial Certification; Current Asbestos Supervisor Refresher; Current Valid Physician's Assessment; Current Respirator Fit Test

Preferred Skill Set: High School Diploma or GED; Bilingual English/Spanish; OSHA 30; CPR/First Aid Certification