JOB SUMMARY:
The Logistics Manager position is part of the Operations Management Team which is associated with
delivering MER’s four (4) core service lines (Emergency Response, Industrial and Marine Services,
Facility Decontamination and Site Remediation). The position serves as the dispatcher and coordinator
of equipment and personnel to the field to ensure the highest level of quality service to employees,
vendors and clients. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies
and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal
regulations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serves as the primary driver of the Resource Center logistics coordination by maintaining master
schedule of personnel and equipment utilization and making deployment decisions on a daily
basis including ensuring daily equipment tracking and readiness
• Responsible for prioritizing client projects and associated tasks by minimizing sub-contracting
costs with effective utilization of resources
• Responsible for scheduling of new orders as well as adapting changes to existing projects on an
on-going basis
• Responsible for preparing and submitting regulatory notifications (Asbestos Notifications,
USCG pump-offs, Locates, etc.)
• Remains in active contact with field crews throughout the day to assure clients expectations are
exceeded
• Follows up with vendors and service providers throughout project execution and through closeout
• Performs related duties as needed to support the effective and smooth operations in the field
• Provide guidance and support to field employees, (supervisor, foremen, drivers, field
technicians), by effectively communicating and enforcing company policies and procedures
• May be required to serves as a contact for Emergency Response ("ER") Team.
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills);
Bachelor degree preferred but not required
• At least four (4) years of environmental industry work experience with a minimum of one (1)
year at the Supervisor level
• Strong communication (both written and verbal), analytical and persuasive skills and ability to
interact effectively with all levels of clients, employees and management
• Must be multi-task oriented and have strong supervisory, time management, organizational, and
problem solving skills.
• General working knowledge of OSHA 1910, 1915 and 1926 standards, DOT standards and other
applicable federal, state and local regulatory standards.
• General understanding of equipment capabilities and requirements of different types of jobs
• Ability to work in a wide range of environments including those involving hazardous conditions
which may require lifting or exerting force exceeding 50 lbs.
• Must have appropriate licenses, in good standing and meet applicable MER and DOT driving
requirements to operate company vehicles and equipment (documentation is required).
• Ability to work in excess of regularly scheduled hours when necessary.
• Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background and substance screening process
including, but not limited to, employment verifications, criminal search and Motor Vehicle
Record (MVR) search as well continued verifications throughout employment to ensure that all
records meet company policy standards.
MER is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug free work environment to all
employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy,
age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in
accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent reading, writing, and reasoning skills
- Bachelor's degree
- At least four years of environmental industry experience
- At least one year of supervisory experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical, persuasive, multitasking, organizational, time management, supervisory, and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of OSHA 1910, OSHA 1915, OSHA 1926, DOT standards, and applicable regulations
- Understanding of equipment capabilities and job requirements
- Ability to work in hazardous environments and lift or exert more than 50 pounds
- Appropriate driving licenses in good standing and compliance with company and DOT driving requirements
- Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours when necessary
- Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs
- Successful completion of pre-employment background, substance screening, employment verification, criminal search, and motor vehicle record search
What We Do
MER provides specialized services to clients within the specific Energy & Industrial, Marine, Railroad and Government sectors throughout the United States. The Company is a nationally recognized Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO), and our Preparedness and Response team works directly with Federal, State, Local and Private Spill Managers to pre-plan for and if necessary, respond to significant environmental events. Together, the MER Family of Companies is a collection of unique businesses, each with its own expertise and reputation, all integrated together to deliver our culture of safety. The Company provides these services from over 40 locations located throughout North America, utilizing specialized equipment and highly trained personnel. MER believes that by aligning our resources to these specific industries, we can outperform anyone, due to our combination of capabilities and culture.









