Foreman

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

Waste Services

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

Railcar Services

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

Marine Services

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

The Repair Foreman will perform duties in a safe manner, to include, but not limited to inspection of barges, various barge repairs, heating, cutting and welding as determined from inspections. In addition, foreman, will document work completed on Work Orders and submit to supervisor for billing.
The purpose of this position is to become proficient and knowledgeable in the repair foreman responsibilities and gain the skills needed to advance to the next field repair level.

- Performs limited aspects of barge repair as required to meet Coast Guard regulatory, quality and shop production needs. May include general car repair, blasting, general cleaning, paint and stencil/decal touch-up and other tasks as assigned.
- Ensures that all necessary forms, systems and work order information is complete in order to facilitate correct and timely reporting.
- Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars comply with all US Coast Guard and customer requirements.
- Performs weld repairs in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Make weld repairs usings approved company procedures in compliance with AAR rules.
- Removes and fits parts according to regulations and specifications.
- Examines welds for bead size and other specifications.
- Performs leak testing.
- Performs final inspection of repairs.
- Rebuild Valves
- Actively participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections.
- Interact with crew members and supervisors in a team environment.
- Understands and complies with all safety policies and supports continuing awareness for safety.
- Other duties as assigned to assist the marine division.

- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic knowledge and general use of hand and power tools.
- Certified Welder (horizontal, vertical and overhead positions)