Hazardous Materials Abatement Journeyman

brownandrootexternal; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a skilled tradesperson to identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials including asbestos. The role requires specialized training and certification and reports to Foreman/General Foreman.

Responsibilities include removal of asbestos insulation and leading lower level craftsmen on plant maintenance projects. Candidates must follow safety rules, operate waste handling equipment, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Follow prescribed safety procedures, and comply with federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
• Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, and specify amounts and types of equipment and waste disposed.
• Operate machines and equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
• Load and unload materials into containers and onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
• Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents and solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, and steam cleaners.
• Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
• Remove asbestos and/or lead from surfaces, using hand and power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, and high-pressure sprayers.

Skills

Hazardous materials

Safety procedures

Forklift operation

Reading instructions

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scaffolding

Sandblasters

Detergents

Steam cleaners

Hand/power tools

Vacuum systems

Hoists

Forklifts

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a skilled tradesperson to identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials including asbestos. The role requires specialized training and certification and reports to Foreman/General Foreman.

Responsibilities include removal of asbestos insulation and leading lower level craftsmen on plant maintenance projects. Candidates must follow safety rules, operate waste handling equipment, and maintain records.