Hydro Blast Technician

usadebuskexternalcareersite; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

USA DeBusk is seeking a Hydro Blast Technician to perform a wide range of physical tasks involving high-pressure water blasting, vacuum operations, site remediation, and waste handling. The role requires strength, flexibility, and adherence to safety protocols in a heavy industrial setting.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, maintaining safety gear, inspecting gear prior to work, and assisting with valve and pump maintenance in tanks, with a focus on efficiency and regulatory

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• TWIC - if recently applied or it, a receipt will suffice for interview purposes.
• Driver’s license or State issued I.D. - MUST BE VALID.
• Must be capable of passing a hair follicle and urine drug screen.
• Understand and follows verbal and written instructions.
• Basic Safety Training Skills.
• Hydro blasting or pressure cleaning experience preferred but not required.
• General labor experience is a plus.

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 heavy 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. Inform supervisor of deficiencies, which may cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.

Skills

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 heavy 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. Inform supervisor of deficiencies, which may cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• TWIC - if recently applied or it, a receipt will suffice for interview purposes.
• Driver’s license or State issued I.D. - MUST BE VALID.
• Must be capable of passing a hair follicle and urine drug screen.
• Understand and follows verbal and written instructions.
• Basic Safety Training Skills.
• Hydro blasting or pressure cleaning experience preferred but not required.
• General labor experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.Physically capable of standing and/or walking continuously for long periods of time if necessary.
• Physically capable of climbing, balance, bend/stoop, and kneel continuously.

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.