Hydroblasting Crew Leader

Turner Industries; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Specialty Services, a Turner Industries entity, seeks a Hydroblasting Crew Leader in the Baton Rouge, LA area. The role directs abrasive blasting by nozzle to remove scale, rust, and coatings, ensuring an even finish under client specifications.

Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, 3+ years of experience, TWIC, and knowledge of hydroblasting safety. Site orientation, PPE, and post-offer screenings are required for employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum three years of experience in hydroblasting or related work.
• TWIC card is required for job access.
• Basic knowledge of hydro blasting equipment and hazard awareness.
• May require NCCER certifications at some jobsites.
• Pre-employment qualification tests are required.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Safety orientations and client-specific site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Move controls to adjust pressure and grit concentration for specified finish.
• Wear PPE and protect eyes and hands during blasting.
• Mask areas not being sandblasted as needed.
• Order materials as required.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TWIC card

NCCER certifications

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Specialty Services is looking for a Hydroblasting Crew Leader to join our team in the Baton Rouge, LA area. The Hydroblaster position involves directing blasts of abrasive-laden compressed air or water from a nozzle against metal or hard composite objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart an even finish.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years of experience required
• TWIC card required
• Basic knowledge of hydro blasting equipment and the hazards associated with
• May require NCCER certifications at some jobsites
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Hazard Communication orientation/test
• Turner Industries Group, LLC Indoctrination
• OSHA approved corrective eye wear (Z87)
• Job site orientation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

• Moves controls to adjust pressure and concentration of grit to obtain specified finish
• Wears gloves and a helmet or hood to protect against breathing sand-laden air and to prevent injury to eyes and hands
• May mask areas not being sandblasted
• May order materials as needed
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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