Job Summary

The Chemical Cleaning Supervisor is responsible for supervising and executing chemical cleaning operations on industrial facilities, pipelines, vessels, exchangers, and process systems. This role ensures chemical cleaning activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved procedures, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise chemical cleaning crews during mobilization, execution, and demobilization phases.
• Implement and enforce approved chemical cleaning procedures and method statements.
• Coordinate daily work activities including manpower, equipment, chemicals, and consumables.
• Oversee system preparation including isolation, draining, venting, and installation of temporary equipment.
• Direct chemical cleaning activities such as circulation, flushing, degreasing, pickling, passivation, and preservation.
• Monitor chemical parameters including pH, temperature, flow rates, and cleanliness criteria.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, mixing, injection, and disposal of chemicals and waste streams.
• Conduct pre‑job safety meetings, toolbox talks, and hazard assessments.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, engineers, safety personnel, and supporting trades.
• Stop work immediately if unsafe conditions or deviations from procedures are identified.

Typical Work Scope

• Chemical cleaning of piping systems, vessels, tanks, and heat exchangers
• Alkaline degreasing, acid cleaning, pickling, and passivation
• System flushing, filtration, and preservation
• Coordination with high pressure cleaning, air blowing, and hydrotesting activities
• Support of turnarounds, shutdowns, and new construction projects

Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

• Enforce company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Ensure spill containment, environmental controls, and emergency response measures are in place.
• Verify compliance with confined space, lockout/tagout, and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Ensure personnel use appropriate PPE including chemical resistant clothing and respiratory protection.
• Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical cleaning or industrial cleaning operations.
• Previous supervisory or lead‑hand experience required.
• Strong understanding of chemical cleaning processes and hazards.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, procedures, and job plans.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Training and Certifications

• Chemical Cleaning or Pre‑Commissioning training
• Confined Space Entry (Supervisor level)
• H2S Alive or equivalent
• First Aid / CPR
• Lockout / Tagout and hazard assessment training

Work Environment and Conditions

This position involves working in industrial environments, including operating facilities, construction sites, and turnaround projects. The Chemical Cleaning Supervisor must be capable of working extended hours, supervising multiple crews, and responding to changing site conditions.