Supervisor, Engineering, Emergency Crisis Mgmt ​/ Disaster Relief

Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that protects the planet, strengthens communities, and supports businesses when they need it most? Are you seeking a place where your work contributes directly to an organization known for excellence in environmental services, crisis management, and emergency response? If your answer is "yes", then you belong at Ambipar.

Ambipar Response is seeking a motivated and organized Supervisor to join our team. In addition to providing leadership and guidance, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all safety regulations, manage project documentation, budgets, personnel, and maintain equipment readiness to ensure project profitability.

• Reports to:
  
  Base Manager
• Location:
  
  Onsite
• Position Type:
  Full-Time
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Pay:
  Hourly Compensation:
  Commensurate with experience
• Travel:
  Up to 50%

Supervises a small team of technicians and drivers performing industrial cleaning, environmental services, and emergency spill response, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste cleanup, confined space entry, tank cleaning, and site remediation.

Provides leadership, mentorship, and support to field staff, ensuring adherence to company policies, safety standards, and federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT).

Manages on-call response operations, assigning work and coordinating resources for both scheduled and emergency deployments, including availability for overtime and out-of-town travel on short notice.

Ensures safe operation of equipment and vehicles, oversees preventive maintenance checks, and ensures timely reporting of defects or issues.

Assists Driver Operators and Technicians with safe operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of vacuum trucks (liquid, dry, and hydro excavation) and associated tools and equipment.

Leads by example, actively participating in physically demanding fieldwork, including operating vacuum hoses, lifting heavy equipment, and working in extreme weather conditions, while wearing appropriate PPE.

Conducts regular safety briefings, ensures all team members are up to date on required training and certifications, and enforces all safety protocols.

Monitors and maintains housekeeping standards across offices, yards, warehouses, and vehicles to ensure cleanliness and safety.

Uses vacuum hose to remove sand, sludge, oil, water, and various other liquids and solids.

Creates and submits required documentation, including job reports, vehicle logs, timekeeping records, incident reports, and project documentation.

Demonstrates strong knowledge of environmental and hazardous material handling protocols and complies with all applicable safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in environmental services, hazmat response, or a related field
• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions and an acceptable driving record
• Thorough knowledge of all federal, state and local guidelines (OSHA, CDPHE, CDH, DSHS)
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Ability to pass a DOT and Hazmat physical examination
• Ability to interpret and follow written and oral instructions and assignments
• Experience working outside in all types of weather conditions
• Detail orientated with a strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic work environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities when interacting with customers, regulators, direct reports, and managers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
• Expo…