Pumper/Loader

TETRA Technologies Careers•Cadiz, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges. Founded in 1981, TETRA ( NYSE: TTI ) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century. Visit the Company's website at www.onetetra.com for more information or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
0-2 years’ experience
20% TRAVEL depending on job site
1+ years of mechanic experience, with water transfer pump experience preferred
Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
Must possess a valid Driver’s License
Able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime (if applicable)
Able and willing to work in inclement weather, climb structures, perform work at heights, and in enclosed spaces
Able and willing to work both independently in remote locations and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

1+ years of mechanic experience, with water transfer pump experience preferred

Responsibilities

Attends safety meetings and training sessions at plant site
Towing portable transfer pumps with site truck for placement at various ponds
Set up transfer pumps at pond locations (leveling, blocking tires, etc.)
Connecting suction and discharge hoses to pump and transfer pipeline
Checking drive engine fluid levels
Operates water truck to prime and flush transfer pumps
Sets up transfer pipeline and verifies that brine transfer is being pumped to the appropriate pond
Completes Portable Transfer Pump Daily Reports
Performs specific gravity analysis on liquid samples (pond transfers/truck shipments)
Operates backhoe to dig out salt buildup at suction end of pond
Performs fuel transfer operations to refuel transfer pumps, remote generators, and heavy equipment utilizing fuel trailer
Performs weak brine inventory (pond level measurements and specific gravity analysis)
Performs routine maintenance on various pieces of equipment at plant sites
Operates front end loader to load salt trucks
Performs pump transfers to fill truck storage ponds and load out tanks
Assists truck drivers during loading as needed
Cross trained to perform logistics duties (truck scale/shipping document activities)
Completes equipment inspection forms
Communicates with site management on daily basis
Assist in other areas of the plant site as needed