Hydroblasting Technician - Monroe, LA

turnerindustries; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries in Monroe, LA is seeking a Hydroblaster to safely remove scale, paint, and rust using abrasive-laden air or water. The role is non-exempt and reports to the Foreman; duties follow specific procedures and are checked frequently.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least two years of experience, a TWIC card, and may need NCCER certifications. Pre-employment testing, drug screening, safety PPE compliance, and strict site rules apply to protect workers and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of experience.
• TWIC card required.
• NCCER certifications may be required at some sites.
• Pre-employment qualification test.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Site safety requirements per client (PPE, clothing, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Adjust pressure and grit concentration to achieve specified finish.
• Wear PPE including helmet, gloves, respirator, safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Mask areas not being sandblasted as directed.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

TWIC card

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Hydroblasting knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

We are seeking a Hydroblaster for a position in Monroe, LA. 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. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• Minimum two (2) years of experience required
• TWIC card required
• Basic knowledge of hydro blasting equipment and the hazards associated with
• May require NCCER certifications at some job sites
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• 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

Compensation:

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Depending on your employment status, benefits include:

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• ADD
• voluntary life / ADD
• disability benefits
• leaves of absence
• 401k
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• telehealth access
• employee assistance program

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; 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

Keywords: blaster, water blasting