Hydroblasting Technician

Clean Harbors•Riegelwood, NC

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Industrial is seeking seasonal/part-time Hydroblaster/Field Technicians to safely and properly execute jobs across its service lines at customer locations. Technicians may be responsible for two or more crews, planning, leading, organizing, and coordinating daily service-line operations. The role includes operating equipment, improving work-site efficiency, completing accurate job documentation, complying with company policies and procedures, and maintaining positive customer relations through quality and timely industrial cleaning services. Technicians represent Thompson Industrial and build ongoing working relationships with clients and customers. The position involves hands-on operation of manual and automated hydro-blasting equipment and may include operating ultra-high-pressure pumps, vacuum trucks, cutting equipment, and chemical-cleaning equipment. Technicians perform routine equipment maintenance and may inspect cleaned surfaces against company and customer specifications. Personnel in a supervisory capacity coordinate job setup and scope with customer representatives, ensure customer requirements and company procedures are met, and report to the branch manager or designee. The work can involve extended shifts, wet conditions, confined spaces, elevated work, extreme temperatures, exposure to dust, fumes and highly pressurized fluids, and noise levels above 85 dBA. Required protective equipment and hearing protection are provided where specified.

Requirements

Specific vocational preparation, including classroom safety training, on-the-job training, and essential experience gained on other jobs.
Understand English sufficiently to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations.
Valid driver's license and compliance with company driving-policy requirements when driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle on company business.
Knowledge of operating emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
Provide a Federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
Meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and maintaining a minimum of 40 pounds; tolerating wet conditions; climbing and working at heights; functioning in confined spaces; and wearing protective clothing and respirators.
Be capable of working up to 16 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

Represent the company on safety matters and follow both company and customer safety policies and procedures.
Provide hands-on operational information and support relating to operations, safety, equipment, emergency response, and administrative functions.
Operate manual and automated hydro-blasting equipment when required.
Operate specialized equipment, including ultra-high-pressure pumps, vacuum trucks, cutting equipment, and hydro-blasting or chemical-cleaning equipment.
Examine cleaned surfaces when required to verify conformance with company and customer specifications.
Perform routine maintenance on company equipment used on the job.
For personnel in a supervisory capacity, coordinate job setup and scope with customer representatives and ensure job performance, customer requirements, and company policies and procedures are satisfied.
Plan, lead, organize, and coordinate daily service-line crew operations when responsible for two or more crews.
Complete job documentation accurately and in a timely manner, and support operational efficiency and positive customer relations.