Asbestos Leadman- Austin Industrial (Artesia, NM)

Austin Bridge & Road • Artesia, NM

20h

About The Position

Austin Industrial provides self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to industrial companies in industries including oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing. The Asbestos Leadman performs asbestos abatement, including removing asbestos from ceilings, walls, beams, boilers, and other structures while following hazardous waste handling guidelines. The role also involves assembling scaffolds and sealing off work areas. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of journeyman-level experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Able to perform the physical activities required, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
• Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required.
• Must have sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Able to work in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
• Must perform job duties with an ongoing commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Remove asbestos from ceilings, walls, beams, boilers, and other structures in accordance with hazardous waste handling guidelines.
• Assemble scaffolds and seal off the work area.
• Position a portable air evacuation and filtration system inside the work area.
• Build a connecting walkway between a mobile unit or portable showers and the work area using hand tools, lumber, nails, plastic sheeting, and duct tape.
• Spray chemical solution over asbestos-covered surfaces using a tank with an attached hose and nozzle to soften the asbestos.
• Cut and scrape asbestos into disposable plastic bags and seal the bags with duct tape.
• Clean loose asbestos from the work area using a vacuum, broom, and dust pan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed