Field Superintendent - Underground Storage Tanks

EIS is expanding our Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank (UST/AST) service line and is seeking experienced Construction Superintendents to help lead that growth. This is a niche, high-demand specialty within environmental services, and we're open to candidates nationwide — location is flexible for the right fit.
What You Bring

Hands-on UST/AST installation, removal, and service experience
A clean driving record
A self-starter mindset and the ability to lead crews independently in the field

What We Bring

Competitive pay and benefits
Paid time off
Room to grow with a company actively expanding this service line

If you're ready for your next career move — or want more room to grow with a company that's investing in this space — we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Position Description – Field Superintendent UST/AST

Business Group/Dept: Operations
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Project Manager
Date: May 7, 2026

Purpose of the Position

Lead field operations for underground and aboveground storage tank (UST/AST) projects, fuel facility cleaning, vacuum truck services, and environmental remediation. Oversee crews, subcontractors, equipment, safety compliance, and project execution. Provide strong leadership, hands-on field experience, and a deep understanding of fuel systems, environmental services, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Supervise installation, removal, repair, and maintenance of underground and aboveground storage tanks (UST/AST), fuel systems, piping, and dispensing infrastructure.
Lead daily field operations for environmental remediation, industrial services, and vac truck projects while managing crews, subcontractors, equipment, and logistics.
Oversee vacuum truck operations including liquid waste removal, sludge extraction, hydro-excavation, tank cleanouts, line jetting, and confined space work.
Direct contaminated soil and groundwater remediation activities including excavation, product recovery, vapor mitigation, air sparging, and related corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
Coordinate inspections, permitting, waste profiling, manifesting, transportation, and disposal activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Conduct daily safety meetings, identify and mitigate jobsite hazards, and promote a strong safety culture across all crews and subcontractors.
Track project schedules, production goals, budgets, equipment utilization, and change orders to ensure successful project execution.
Maintain accurate field reports, project documentation, manifests, compliance records, and progress updates.
Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients, inspectors, consultants, subcontractors, and project managers while communicating project status and resolving field issues.

Physical activities: 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; must be able to perform repetitive motions such as lifting, carrying, shoveling

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel toed footwear; hard hat; safety vest; protective eyewear; gloves

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Travel: 25%

Licenses/Certifications Required: Valid Driver’s License; OSHA 10; UST Remover/Closure Certifications; Ability to obtain and maintain required state and local licenses

Preferred Education/Certifications: 40-hour HAZWOPER; Vacuum Truck operations experience