Spray Foam Technician

TAS Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TAS Energy in Houston, TX seeks an Industrial Spray Foam Technician to safely apply spray polyurethane foam insulation and related coatings. You will manage spray application quality, equipment readiness, inspections, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Responsibilities include setup and operation of proportioners, hoses, pumps, and guns, with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and adherence to ISO standards. Team-oriented with opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of industrial spray foam application techniques.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting capability.
• Understanding of inspection methods and quality documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, PPE usage, respirator programs, and chemical handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and production schedules.
• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, masking, grinding, protection, and environmental conditioning activities.
• Set up, operate, and adjust spray foam equipment and support systems.
• Verify material batch information, shelf life, and mix ratios before application.
• Apply spray foam to required thickness, density, adhesion, and appearance.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using approved criteria and measuring devices.
• Maintain production reports, maintenance logs, calibration records, and quality documentation.
• Perform preventative maintenance on spray equipment.
• Troubleshoot defects, equipment malfunctions, and process deviations.
• Support customer inspections, quality audits, and ISO compliance.

Skills

Industrial spray foam experience

Read drawings/specifications

Troubleshooting equipment

Quality documentation

Safety & compliance

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Spray polyurethane foam certification (preferred)

OSHA 10 certification (preferred)

Respirator qualification & fit testing

Tools

Spray foam proportioners

Heated hoses

Transfer pumps

Spray guns & compressors

Maintenance tools & calibration devices

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:The Industrial Spray Foam Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient application of spray polyurethane foam insulation and related coating systems used in industrial manufacturing environments. This position owns spray application quality, equipment readiness, inspection activities, documentation accuracy, material control, and compliance with company safety and quality standards.KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Review work orders, drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and production schedules prior to beginning work. Prepare surfaces through cleaning, masking, grinding, protection, and environmental conditioning activities. Set up, operate, and adjust spray foam proportioners, heated hoses, transfer pumps, spray guns, compressors, and support equipment. Verify material batch information, shelf life, storage conditions, and mix ratios before application. Apply spray foam systems to required thickness, density, adhesion, and appearance requirements. Perform in-process inspections and final inspections utilizing approved inspection criteria and measuring devices. Document thickness readings, environmental conditions, material usage, equipment settings, and inspection results. Maintain daily production reports, maintenance logs, calibration records, and quality documentation. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance activities on spray equipment. Troubleshoot application defects, equipment malfunctions, material issues, and process deviations. Identify and segregate non-conforming products and participate in root cause investigations. Support customer inspections, quality audits, and ISO compliance activities. Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure work areas remain organized and audit ready. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction. Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS.JOB SKILLS: Advanced knowledge of industrial spray foam application techniques. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions. Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting capability. Understanding of inspection methods and quality documentation requirements. Knowledge of OSHA requirements, PPE usage, respirator programs, and chemical handling practices. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency using tablets, electronic forms, and Microsoft Office applications.EDUCATION & TRAINING: High School Diploma or GED required. Spray polyurethane foam certification or equivalent training preferred. OSHA 10 certification preferred. Respirator qualification and fit testing required. Forklift and aerial lift experience preferred.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 3 years of industrial coating, insulation, spray foam, manufacturing, or construction experience. Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and around manufacturing equipment. Ability to travel between facilities and project locations as required. Ability to pass company safety and qualification requirements.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Experience operating plural-component spray equipment preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Some heavy lifting and considerable moving of equipment required. Lifting of objects up to 50lbs. Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise. Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments and shop environments. Face shield & Respirator required while performing foaming/chemical handling related tasks. Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Minimum PPE - Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, & Steel-toe boots are required in manufacturing facilities.COMPANY OVERVIEW:Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company.TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer’s facilities.TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery.With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take \"smoking\" breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettesThe above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.