Hydro Blast Technician

Socket.dev; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

USA DeBusk is seeking a Hydro Blast Technician to perform a broad range of physical tasks, including handling, positioning and operating high-pressure water blasting and vacuum trucks at industrial sites. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance with procedures in demanding environments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be able to travel, hold a valid driver's license, and pass a pre-employment screening. TWIC is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Able to travel for extended periods as needed.
• Valid driver’s license or identification card.
• Respond to emergency calls 24/7 when required.
• Work in confined spaces, extreme temperatures and at height.
• Follow training and standard operating procedures.
• Understand and follow specific procedures and directions.
• Lift and move up to 50 lb hoses.
• Complete pre-employment drug screen and background checks.
• TWIC credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate cleaning equipment such as high-pressure pumps and vacuum systems per safety guidelines.
• Adhere to safety policies and wear personal protective equipment.
• Work safely around heavy machinery in loud industrial settings.
• Manually clean and service valves, caps, hoses, pumps and related equipment on tanks.
• Assist in equipment inspection and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Emergency response

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Follow procedures

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TWIC

Job description

Company Profile:

USA DeBusk offers the industrial infrastructure sector a technologically advanced and complementary suite of high-value traditional and specialty services for turnarounds, routine maintenance, and unplanned outages. We help customers save time, reduce costs, and optimize their processes while assuring best-in-class safety and compliance. Primary service lines include chemical cleaning; emission controls; fabrication services; FCCU hot catalyst handling; hydro blasting; hydro excavation; hydro cutting; inert catalyst handling; inspection; mechanical rental; nitrogen; pigging, decoking & filtration; pipeline integrity and field services; reactor cleaning; tank cleaning; transportation; unit decontamination; vacuum services; and waste solutions. USA DeBusk was founded in 2012, and our headquarters is in Deer Park, TX. We operate numerous offices, service centers, and customer-site-based locations across North America. Visit www.usadebusk.com for more information.

Summary/Objective:

The Hydro Blast Technician will perform a wide range of physical activities that require strength and flexibility of whole body for handling, positioning, moving and manipulating equipment and materials, emergency response, vacuum truck operations, waste disposal, site remediation and high-pressure water blasting.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and set up all necessary cleaning equipment such as high-pressure pumps, in-service line hydro-blasting, and vacuum), in accordance with operational and training and guidelines and safety procedures.
• Adhere to all safety policies and practices, including but not limited to personal protective gear.
• Ability to work safely in and around heavy machinery in loud, hazardous, and heaving industrial settings.
• Manually clean, install, fit repair valves, caps, hoses, pumps, gaskets and all other external and internal equipment on tanks.
• Assist in the inspection of equipment, hoses, connections, pumps and general work area prior to starting any job. Informs supervisor of deficiencies, which may cause accidents, injuries or lost productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time.
• Valid driver’s license or identification card.
• Respond to emergency calls 24 hours, 7 days a week if called upon.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time within a confined space, in extreme temperature environments and at high elevation.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with training and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow specific procedures and directions.
• Ability to lift, move and handle up to 50lb hoses.
• Successfully complete drug screen, pre-employment physical and all required background checks.
• TWIC (transportation worker identification card preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move and handle up to 50lb hoses.
• Physically capable to stand and/or walk continuously for long periods of time if necessary.
• Physically capable to climb, balance, bend/stoop, and kneel continuously.
• Physically capable to climb ladders and scaffolds (vertical and inclined) to heights in excess of 10’ ft.
• Physically capable to frequently crouch, push/pull, squat, and work above the shoulders during the performance of the daily job routine.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

USA DeBusk is an equal opportunity employer, and we thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all decisions related to hiring, training, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any legally protected characteristic or class.