Environmental Emergency Response Supervisor

About the job

Ponder Environmental Services provides on-call emergency response and environmental services throughout Northern and Central California, including spill response, tank cleaning, vacuum truck services, hazmat cleanup, confined space rescue, and more.

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Emergency Response Supervisor to lead field crews, oversee emergency operations, and ensure safe, efficient project execution. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to perform in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise, train, and mentor field personnel.
• Lead emergency response and cleanup operations.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, field gear, pumps, and other specialized equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform equipment repairs.
• Complete company and customer documentation accurately.
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed; report incidents promptly.
• Maintain communication with clients, dispatch, and operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Calm, confident leadership under pressure.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Safety-focused mindset.
• Technical knowledge of equipment, PPE, confined space entry, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic field conditions.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of related experience and/or training in emergency response, environmental services, or similar field.
• Experience with respiratory protection equipment, chemical hazards, and hazardous waste site clean-up.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid California Driver’s License (Class C required).
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Forklift certification preferred.

What Ponder Offers

We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Hourly Rate Range: $40.00 - $45.00
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ponder Environmental Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and make employment decisions based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.