Hydroblasting Technician must have valid DL

Clean Harbors•League City, TX

4d•$16 - $42

About The Position

Thompson Industrial is hiring Hydroblaster/Field Technicians to safely and properly execute industrial cleaning jobs at customer locations across its service lines. The technician may lead, organize, and coordinate the daily operations of two or more crews, oversee equipment operation and work-site efficiency, and ensure job documentation is completed accurately and on time. The role also requires compliance with company policies and procedures and maintaining strong customer relationships through quality, timely service. Technicians represent Thompson Industrial in their ongoing relationships with clients and customers. This position requires 95% travel.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and compliance with company driving-policy requirements when driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle for company business.
Provide a Federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
Understand English sufficiently to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations.
Be knowledgeable in operating emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers.
Complete specific vocational preparation, including classroom safety training, on-the-job training, and essential experience gained on other jobs.
Be able to see, read, distinguish, and understand signs in the work area.
Be able to hear and distinguish emergency signals while on duty.
Be able to rotate the cervical spine 180 degrees to allow full head and neck movement.
Be able to extend arms above the head; frequently bend at the waist, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, and crawl.
Tolerate being wet from head to toe for an unlimited amount of time.
Climb ladders and work from scaffolding and stationary platforms at heights up to 200 feet.
Tolerate and function in confined spaces with a minimum inside diameter of 5 feet.
Hold the back thrust of 50 pounds on a straight 66-inch pipe for at least one hour.
Be capable of working up to 16 hours per shift.
Be physically capable of using both negative-pressure and air-supplied respirators.
Be able to wear required protective clothing and equipment, including Nomex coveralls, a back belt, slickers, rubber boots, a fresh-air breathing mask, an escape pack, and a hard hat.
Work under extreme climate conditions, including high heat (95°F heat index and 98% humidity) and sub-zero weather, depending on location.
Work around dust, chemical and environmental fumes, exhaust, and highly pressurized fluids; a respirator will be provided when required.
Work in noise levels exceeding 85 dBA; hearing protection is provided and required.
Lift and maintain a minimum of 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Act as a safety representative and follow company and customer safety policies and procedures, including operational, equipment, emergency-response, and administrative requirements.
Operate manual and automated hydro-blasting equipment when required.
Operate special equipment, including ultra-high-pressure pumps.
Operate pumping, hydro-blasting, chemical-cleaning, vacuum-truck, and cutting equipment used on jobs.
Examine surface cleaning when required to ensure it meets company and customer specifications.
Perform routine maintenance on company equipment used on the job.
For personnel in a supervisor capacity, coordinate with customer representatives on job setup and scope, ensure performance and customer requirements are met or exceeded, and implement company policies and procedures at the job site.
For personnel in a supervisor capacity, report to the branch manager or designee and implement procedures to achieve specified results.
Plan, lead, organize, and coordinate daily operations for two or more crews.
Ensure equipment is operated properly, improve operational efficiency at work sites, and complete job documentation accurately and on time.
Maintain and improve customer relations by providing quality, timely industrial cleaning services.