Tank Cleaning Technician

usadebuskexternalcareersite; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

USA DeBusk is seeking a Tank Cleaning Technician to clean the interior and exterior of storage tanks, pipes and ducting using manual and powered tools. The job requires travel up to 75% and a valid driver's license, background checks, and TWIC; safety is essential in a demanding industrial setting. A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Prior tank cleaning experience is preferred but not required. The role demands strong communication, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication and teamwork.
• Experience in industrial settings is a plus.
• TWIC credential or ability to obtain TWIC is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Remove and dispose of material from tanks, vessels, and lines.
• Operate power-washers, jackhammers, air-chisels.
• Drive and operate powered industrial trucks.
• Use scrapers, shovels, brooms, and other manual tools.
• Assist team members in daily operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety at the job site.
• Keep tools/equipment in good working order.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

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.

Job Description:

The Tank Cleaning Technician will clean the interior and exterior of storage tanks, processing tanks, pipes and ducting, using manual and powered tools.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional duties may also be assigned.
• Remove and properly dispose of liquid and solid material and material build-up from industrial storage containers (tanks, vessels, mixers, etc.) and material conveyance systems (piping, ducting, pumps, valves, etc.).
• Operate powered tools such as power-washers, jackhammers, air-chisels, etc.
• Drive and operate various powered industrial trucks.
• Use various manual tools such as scrapers, shovels, squeegees, brooms, etc.
• Assist team members in daily operations.
• Perform housekeeping and safety-related tasks (i.e., job-site cleanup).
• Maintain personal and company tools and equipment in a serviceable and clean condition (i.e., jackhammers, pressure washers).

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience is preferred.
• Travel up to 75%.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License, Clear Background and MVR, and Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
• Successfully complete drug screen, pre-employment physical and all required background checks.
• Strong Knowledge in the operation of equipment used in tank cleaning preferred but not required.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Minimal knowledge of hazardous waste preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel and work on-call basis.
• Reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• The employee is regularly required to move around various plant facilities, operate both manual and powered tools, and position self to clean storage tanks, processing tanks, pipes, and ducting.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, confined spaces, fumes and airborne particles, outside weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat, and vibration. Use of a respirator may be required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Weather Conditions:

Will be exposed to all weather conditions.

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.