Hydroblasting Technician

Company: Markpointe
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary: Remediates oil and hazmat spills and cleans industrial tanks and equipment. Performs routine and frequent manual and heavy labor tasks.Reports To: Operator, Foreman and/or SupervisorEssential Functions: Clean equipment or areas contaminated with oil or other hazardous, toxic, or caustic materials using detergents and solvents, pressure washers, absorbent pads, filter pumps, drum skimmers, and marco skimmers. Operate extremely high pressured water blast equipment to clean heavy industrial equipment (pipe, boilers, tanks, heat exchangers, bundles, barges)Respond to industrial emergencies such as oil spills, train derailments, and hazardous material leaks.Assist in the removal of soil, debris and other materials to clean up spill sitesPerform general housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, organizing, cleaning, lawn care, and other assigned tasks.Operate or assist in the operation of power tools and heavy equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, track hoes, backhoes.Load, hook up, break down vac truck hoses and other equipment.Assist in the inspection of equipment, hoses, connections, pumps and general work area Cleanup work area and equipment after work is completed. Complete all appropriate paperwork including services receipts Work with co-workers as a team to maintain a safe working environment.Job Requirements Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and hot, cold, or wet environments. Ability to perform work in enclosed (confined) space, under close supervision Physically capable of standing, shoveling and performing other types of physical work for long periods of time. Ability to Work with hazardous materials including fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials. Capable of working long shifts under adverse conditions (up to 16 hours a day, and up to 14 days in a row). Ability to safely perform work using high pressure water shotguns (up to 20,000 PSI). Ability to safely handle up to a 6 inch vacuum hose (with up to 6,500 cubic feet of air moving thru the hose per minute, traveling at speeds of up to 160 MPH). Ability to carry industrial hoses (up to 60 lbs) up and down flights of stairs Medically and physically capable of wearing respirator while performing the above listed work. Must have reliable personal transportation to and from job site Must be accessible by phone Ability to report to work within one hour of receiving call to work Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays Must earn satisfactory results from a background/ employment history investigation and drug screening

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