HYDRO SERVICE HYDROBLAST TECHNICIAN

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

About The Position

The Hydro Blast Technician performs hydroblasting and equipment-cleaning duties in support of plant operations and shutdown activities. The role focuses on safe, efficient cleaning that minimizes downtime for critical equipment and supports facility reliability and productivity. The technician follows company procedures, safety regulations, and environmental standards, and may step up as Supervisor for the Central Services Department Mechanical Maintenance as needed. The technician prepares equipment for cleaning and maintenance, operates and maintains hydroblast equipment and special tools, monitors equipment condition, and reports observed problems or abnormal conditions to supervisors and engineers. The role also includes housekeeping, maintaining accurate logs and work orders, supporting contractors when assigned, and performing other duties as needed. Work may involve 12-hour shifts, overtime, work outside normal shift hours, confined spaces, heights, stairs and ladders, and moving chemical drums.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 18 months of experience in various forms of hydroblasting.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to execute assigned work orders safely, efficiently, and with quality workmanship in accordance with operational guidelines, training, and safety procedures.
Ability to care for and manage tools used in work performance.
Ability to complete accurate work orders, written records, and warehouse commodity requests.
Ability to provide observations and information about equipment abnormalities and possible failures.
Ability to complete required cross-training and training for back-up coverage.
Ability to direct contract or unit-rate work packages when assigned.
Must complete company policies and procedures training after hire; current employees must meet applicable technical and safety training requirements in the Master Training Plan.
Must participate in required subject training and pass required certifications.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed, in confined spaces and at heights, and move chemical drums.

Nice To Haves

WJTA Waterjet Technology Association Certification.

Responsibilities

Report equipment conditions and problems to the supervisor, including through detailed shift relief with Operations when needed.
Maintain housekeeping and keep assigned work and other areas clean according to company procedures.
Perform work according to ESOP and applicable environmental and safety procedures, laws, and standards.
Work with others as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Operate cleaning equipment, including climbing stairs and ladders and reading gauges.
Prepare equipment for cleaning and maintenance, and follow up after repairs.
Monitor cleaning equipment operating conditions to ensure safe working conditions.
Use process and personal computer systems.
Maintain accurate and concise log sheets, written records, and work orders, including accurately updating preventive-maintenance work scopes to reflect work performed.
Work 12-hour shifts, overtime, and outside normal shift hours as needed; maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Work in confined spaces and at heights, and move chemical drums as required.
Maintain hydroblast equipment and special tools in good, safe working order.
Inspect equipment for scale, rocks, and plug-age conditions and inform the shift supervisor.
Provide engineers and supervisors with root-cause diagnoses for equipment failures and field observations of abnormal situations or possible failures.
Complete warehouse commodity requests with correct account code and cost-center information and submit them for approval.
Cross-train with another steward to provide back-up and vacation coverage, and complete required training.
Serve as person in charge of contract or unit-rate work packages when assigned, directing activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring work quality.
Comply with ISO 9000 quality policy and ISO 14001 environmental, health, and safety requirements.