Career Opportunities

Please submit a resume via e-mail to employment@swsenvironmental.com for any of our open positions below. Please include in the subject of your e-mail the specific opportunity (position and Location) that you would like to be reviewed for. Resumes received without this information in the subject will not be considered for review.

SWS offers medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid vacation, paid sick leave, short and long term disability plans as well as other benefits. SWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Field Services positions:

 Supervisor:

Location(s): Gonzales, LA  We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Supervisor or Foreman. Candidates for this position will be required to have the following: High School Diploma required, candidates with two year degree in the trades, business or environmental industries preferred Minimum 2 years of environmental industry experience required Minimum 1 years in a Foreman or Supervisor role with focus on project management and personnel management  Minimum 1 year responsibility for setting or rotating crews Must be well versed in safety practices, emergency procedures and use of personal protective equipment 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER required Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Knowledge of how to use Microsoft Office Suite Valid drivers license with clean driving record (CDL Preferred) Clean background check Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime after hours Candidates must be able to travel as needed and on short notice to respond to customer needs Candidates will be required to: Manage projects to assure that business functions according to budget Manage staff to ensure they benefit the business unit and company Assure that all employees maintain a safe workplace Ensure that all equipment is maintained  properly and in compliance with DOT and safety Develop customer relationships with the Business Development team Assist management in developing service center quotes Coordinate small and large projects with regards to staff, equipment and customer relations Assure that projects run on time and are in line with quoted margins Work closely with service center administration to assure all admin items are available when invoicing is completed Hourly rate will be based on industry experience and education.

 Technician:

Location(s): Chicago, IL / Cincinnati, OH (PT) / Findlay, OH /             Ft. Worth, TX / Gonzales, LA / San Antonio, TX We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Technician. Candidates with the following preferred items will be considered: Environmental industry experience highly preferred Experience in construction, trades or labor fields required  Experience in working with hazardous materials, chemical sampling or non-hazardous waste a plus Eligible to obtain Class A CDL 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER preferred Clear background Valid Driver's license  Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime after hours Candidates must be able to travel as needed and on short notice to respond to customer needs   Candidates will be required to: Labor on projects as directed to assure that business functions according to budget Ensure that work practices benefit the business unit, company and customer relations Work to ensure that a safe workplace is maintained Follow supervisor direction to ensure that all equipment is maintained  properly and in compliance with DOT and safety Must learn and become well versed in safety practices, emergency procedures and use of personal protective equipment Assist supervisors in paperwork as needed to ensure all items are available when invoicing is complete  Work on small and large projects both locally and company wide  Work to ensure that projects run on time and are in line with quoted margins and supervisor direction Learn and follow all company policies, safety practices and procedures by attending training, safety meetings and reading company documents regarding both. Hourly rate will be based on industry experience and education.

Commercial Driver (Technician - CDL):

Location(s): Birmingham, AL / Chicago, IL / Cincinnati, OH (PT)/ Decatur, AL (PT) / Findlay, OH / Gonzales, LA / Houston, TX /  Jacksonville, FL / Memphis, TN / Paducah, KY / Pensacola, FL/           San Antonio, TX We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Commercial Driver. Candidates with the following preferred items will be considered: Must have minimum 2 years experience operating/driving Vacuum Trucks, Roll-offs or End-Dumps Environmental industry experience highly preferred Experience in Industrial or labor fields preferred  Experience in working with hazardous materials, chemical sampling or non-hazardous waste a plus   Multi-year experience driving OTR preferred  40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER preferred Clear background Valid Class B license - Class A license preferred Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime after hours Candidates must be able to travel as needed and on short notice to respond to customer needs   Candidates will be required to: Drive Commercial vehicles to and from work-sites, dump sites and as directed by Supervisor  Operate Vacuum Trucks as job requires including dumping and clean post job Labor on projects as directed to assure that business functions according to budget Ensure that work practices benefit the business unit, company and customer relations Work to ensure that a safe workplace is maintained Ensure that all equipment is maintained  properly and in compliance with DOT and safety Must learn and become well versed in safety practices, emergency procedures and use of personal protective equipment Complete all DOT mandated paperwork as required   Complete pre & post-trip paperwork and notify management/shop of items needed for repair Operate commercial vehicles in compliance with DOT, FMCSRs and Safety Assist supervisors in paperwork as needed to ensure all items are available when invoicing is complete Work on small and large projects both locally and company wide  Work to ensure that projects run on time and are in line with quoted margins and supervisor direction Learn and follow all company policies, safety practices and procedures by attending training, safety meetings and reading company documents regarding both. Hourly rate will be based on industry experience and education.

Field Services Administrative Positions:

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Remediation and Project Development Positions:

Estimator:

Location(s): Ft. Worth, TX  We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Estimator. Candidates with the following preferred items will be considered: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the Earth Sciences or Engineering, Professional Engineer Preferred   Minimum 5 years of estimating experience with an emphasis on environmental estimating - preferred (e.g. Remediation, Demolition, other Environmental cleanup projects such as UST removals, treatment and stabilization projects, etc.)  Project management experience in similar projects/field  Candidates must have extensive knowledge of how to estimate large and small environmental clean-up, restore and demolition jobs Excellent Written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of how to use Microsoft Office Suite Experience using estimating software, scheduling software (SureTrak or similar), AutoCad preferred Clean background check, including motor vehicle record Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, holidays and overtime after hours as job requires Candidates must be able to travel as needed to attend site walks and project meeting as required. Candidates will be required to: Ensure that strict adherence to the policies and programs, including all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed, including but not limited to, the Estimating and Quote Approval Level SOPs which outline communication requirements for bid preparation and review and approval level requirements Ensure that a minimum of 3 quotes, where applicable, for subcontracted and material items is obtained and documented Self-establish and prioritize your daily work activities and hours of work in such a way as to always meet bid deadlines Review and interpret bid documents as necessary to competitively bid and respond to RFPs/RFQs Complete site bid walks and scoping assignments at a frequency and on a time schedule that maximizes the total available time line in which the company has to develop and bid an opportunity. Provide assistance to Project Superintendents/Supervisors by maintaining and providing a vendor database to assist in sourcing materials, supplies, T&D and heavy equipment services, to include infrequent purchasing assistance Comply with the Company establish bid tracking systems/procedures and provide input to the historical bid database Salary will be based on industry experience and education.

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Health and Safety Positions:

Health and Safety Specialist:

Location(s): Various locations / Pensacola, FL   We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Health and Safety Specialist. Candidates for this position will be required to have the following: Bachelor's degree emphasizing in Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline Minimum 5 years serving in a Safety Specialist or Safety Manager role or other relevant job experience Candidates with prior experience in conducting site audits, investigations and job oversight is highly preferred Candidates with Train the Trainer certificates in HAZWOPER, Confined Space and other relevant courses highly preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Excellent organizational skills Knowledge of how to use Microsoft Office Suite Valid driver's license with clean driving record Clear background Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, holidays and overtime after hours Candidates must be able to travel as needed and on short notice to respond to customer needs Candidates will be required to: Develop, implement and manage safety programs to be compliant with internal, OSHA and client programs and procedures Develop, implement and manage goals, plans and strategies for improving safety performance for multiple locations Perform job site inspections and job observation of personnel and contractors to ensure safe work practices are followed Coordinate with Director of Field Safety to ensure consistency with safety procedures Develop and maintain project safety procedures in accordance with SWS procedures Participate in safety audits and see corrective action items through to completion Serve as a member of and collaborate with other safety representatives to improve performance Develop training and ensure compliance  Develop, maintain and update emergency action plans Establish and manage a tracking system for identified safety deficiencies and work with corporate H&S to ensure that corrective action is taken Report safety performance to management as needed Develop lesson plans as needed and present training material to employees Provide subject matter expertise and direction on health and safety best practices, regulatory issues, interpretations of standards and codes and incident investigations Maintain professional affiliations with safety organizations and other safety professions in order to keep current on equipment, programs and processes designed to enhance the organization's safety performance. Salary will be based on industry experience and education.

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Sales Positions:

Account Manager:

Location(s): Houston, TX  We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Account Manager. Candidates with the following preferred items will be considered: Industry experience in Emergency Response, Industrial Services, Hazardous Materials or Waste Management needed.  Familiarity with standard concepts, practices,  procedures, nomenclature, and environmental regulations within the  environmental services industry Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish established goals Skills to manage the client account/relationship Maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel 50% of the work week Clear Background Proficiency in using software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, as well as web-based CRM systems. Must possess strong communication, writing, computer and organizational skills Bachelor's degree in business, finance or marketing with 2-3 years of experience or non-degreed with 5 years experience Candidates will be required to:   Draft, develop and submit proposals Generate new business clients and developing existing business clients Execute and deliver sales volume goals   Maintain CRM data for new and existing clients Attend industry-related conferences to identify and interface with prospective clients Salary will be based on industry experience and education.

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