HYDRO SERVICE HYDROBLAST TECHNICIAN

Formosa Plastics Group; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Formosa Plastics Group in Texas is seeking a Hydro Blast Technician to perform high‑quality cleaning while complying with safety regulations and environmental standards. You will support plant operations, minimize downtime, and participate in shutdown activities, with responsibilities ranging from equipment prep to maintaining logs and housekeeping.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 18 months of hydroblasting experience, plus a valid driver's license; WJTA certification is a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 months hydroblasting experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• WJTA Waterjet Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Update supervisor on current condition of equipment being cleaned and problems that may have occurred.
• Maintain total housekeeping management for the assigned area.
• Follow ESOP to prevent environmental and safety hazards and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Operate cleaning equipment, climb stairs and ladders, read gauges.
• Prepare equipment for cleaning and post-maintenance follow-up.
• Maintain log sheets and other written records.
• Work a 12 hour shift and overtime as needed.
• Work in confined spaces and heights.
• Move chemical drums and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydroblasting experience

Safety procedures

Operate cleaning equipment

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Hydroblasting equipment operation

WJTA Certification (bonus)

Job description

I. POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Hydro Blast Technician is to carry out duties and responsibilities and ensures compliance with safety regulations, company procedures, and environmental standards while supporting plant operations and shutdown activities. This position focuses on delivering high-quality cleaning results to keep the efficiency on jobs, minimizing downtime for critical equipment, and contributing to the reliability and perform step-up Supervisor for Central Services Department Mechanical Maintenance as needed and productivity of the facility.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• 1. Update Supervisor and reporting of current condition of equipment being cleaned and problems that may have occurred.
• 2. Individual area of stewardship for total housekeeping management.
• 3. Perform work according to the ESOP to prevent environmental and safety hazards and ensure compliance with the environmental and safety procedures.
• 4. Working with others as needed.
• 5. Make detailed relief with operations, when needed, reporting of current condition of equipment being cleaned and problems that may have occurred.
• 6. Operate cleaning equipment which involves climbing stairs and ladders, and read gauges.
• 7. Prepare equipment for cleaning, maintenance; & follow-up after repair.
• 8. Perform work according to the ESOP to prevent environmental and safety hazards and insure compliance with the environmental and safety procedures.
• 9. Monitor the operation condition of the cleaning equipment in all areas to ensure a safe working condition.
• 10. Maintain good general housekeeping and the working area in a clean condition.
• 11. Utilize computer systems, both process and personal
• 12. Maintain accurate and concise log sheets and other written records.
• 13. Works a 12 hour shift and overtime as needed
• 14. Works in confined spaces and heights.
• 15. Moves chemical drums and other various job duties as assigned.
• 16. Conforms to all OSHA and Environmental agency laws.
• 17. Abide by the quality Policy in regards to ISO 9000 and abide by the Environmental, Health & Safety requirements as they pertain to ISO 14001.
• 18. Maintain hydro blast equipment in a good and safe working order.
• 19. Maintain special tools used in the equipment cleaning.
• 20. Inspect the scale, rocks, and plug age conditions of equipment and inform the shift supervisor.
• 21. Also perform various job duties as assigned when not cleaning equipment.
• 22. Work outside normal shift hours as needed.
• 23. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• 24. Maintain a clean work area per OCS and NTG procedures.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA

1. Previous Related Experience Required

High school graduate or equivalent with 18 months experience in various forms of hydroblasting.

2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job

To execute the work order assignment in an efficient and safe manner and quality workmanship accordance with operational and training and guidelines and safety procedures.
To care for and manage the tools necessary in work performance, theirs or the departments.
To provide the engineer with a root-cause diagnosis for equipment failure.
Properly fill out necessary warehouse commodity requests with correct account code and cost center information and submit to the supervisor or appropriate approval authority for execution.
Provide information to the engineer and supervisor for observations in the field of abnormal situations and possible failure, even if they are outside the steward’s immediate area of responsibility.
Cross and complete required training with another steward for the purpose of back-up and coverage during his or your vacation or time off and become competent if required training if needed.
Accurately and neatly fill out work orders and updating P.M. work scope accurately reflects the work performance
To assume the responsibilities as a PIC (person in charge) of contract or unit-rate work packages to direct their activities, monitor and update their progress, and ensure their work quality to complete their scope as required.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Other duties as assigned

3. Education

• 1. High School graduate or equivalent
• 2. Valid Driver’s License

4. Other Certification/Training Required

• Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
• Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.
• Must participate in the following subject training and pass required certifications.
• WJTA Waterjet Technology Association Certification is a plus