MSS Technician - Turnaround
About The Position
The MSS Technician performs industrial cleaning and supports maintenance activities during turnarounds. Duties include hydroblasting, vacuum truck operations, chemical cleaning, dry ice blasting, and cleaning tanks, vessels, confined spaces, and production equipment. The technician safely operates and inspects cleaning equipment, follows applicable safety procedures, uses PPE, and complies with confined-space entry requirements. The role also assists with minor mechanical repairs, filter replacements, and preventive maintenance. The technician maintains cleaning, safety, and waste-disposal records; reports hazards and equipment issues; coordinates with supervisors and site managers; and trains junior technicians in equipment use and safe work practices. Work takes place in all weather conditions, on ground-level and elevated structures (including heights up to and possibly exceeding 150 feet), and in confined spaces. The position involves 12-hour shifts with 30-minute lunch breaks, work on days, nights, and weekends, overtime when requested, and emergency callouts. Travel to customer and other Miller sites may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2–4 years of experience in industrial cleaning or maintenance roles.
- Proficiency in handling pressure washers, vacuum trucks, scrubbers, and chemical dosing systems.
- Knowledge of cleaning agents, proper dilution, and safe disposal procedures.
- Familiarity with EPA and OSHA standards for industrial hygiene and contamination control.
- Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, and assist with minor repairs.
- Understanding of hazardous and non-hazardous waste segregation and disposal methods.
- Training in safe entry and cleaning procedures for tanks, vessels, and enclosed areas.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 150 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, crawl, bend, squat, and kneel, and to climb towers, vessels, and tanks.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training in industrial cleaning.
Responsibilities
- Perform hydroblasting, vacuum truck operations, chemical cleaning, and dry ice blasting.
- Clean tanks, vessels, confined spaces, and production equipment.
- Safely operate pressure washers, steam cleaners, scrubbers, and industrial vacuums.
- Conduct pre- and post-operation inspections of cleaning tools and machinery.
- Follow OSHA, HAZWOPER, and company-specific safety protocols; use PPE and follow confined-space entry procedures.
- Assist with minor mechanical repairs and filter replacements.
- Lubricate and clean machinery as part of preventive maintenance.
- Maintain accurate cleaning logs, safety checklists, and waste-disposal records.
- Report hazards, equipment malfunctions, and near-miss incidents.
- Coordinate with supervisors and site managers to meet cleaning schedules.
- Train junior technicians on equipment use and safety practices.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
