Hydroblasting Technician

Turner Industries•Sulphur, LA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor that provides responsive, innovative solutions to increase plant production, reduce costs, and prevent shutdowns in industries such as petrochemical, refining, energy, and pulp and paper. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees across the United States. The Hydroblaster position involves directing blasts of abrasive-laden compressed air or water from a nozzle against metal or hard composite objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart an even finish. This is a non-exempt role that reports to the Foreman, with assigned duties according to specific procedures and frequent checking of work.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Minimum two (2) years of experience required
TWIC card required
Basic knowledge of hydro blasting equipment and the hazards associated with
May require NCCER certifications at some job sites
Written pre-employment qualification test
Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)

Responsibilities

Directing blasts of abrasive-laden compressed air or water from a nozzle against metal or hard composite objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart an even finish.
Moves controls to adjust pressure and concentration of grit to obtain specified finish.
Wears gloves and a helmet or hood to protect against breathing sand-laden air and to prevent injury to eyes and hands.
May mask areas not being sandblasted.
May order materials as needed.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.