Tech I - Turnaround

Total Safety U.S. Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Safety U.S. Inc. seeks a field technician at Signal Hill CA TS Office to inspect, test, and maintain safety equipment per manufacturer requirements and TSUS/customer policies.

You will rig breathing air systems, operate high pressure equipment, and assist with loading customer orders. The role requires HS diploma or GED, 6–18 months in the field, valid driver’s license, ability to travel for training, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 6–18 months field experience.
• Valid Class C driver’s license with insurability for company vehicle.
• Ability to pass internal forklift/scissor-lift certification if required.
• Must be able to travel for training and other business needs.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain safety equipment per manufacturer’s requirements and TSUS/customer policies.
• Rig up high pressure and low pressure breathing air systems with minimal supervision.
• Operate the High Pressure Loop System and High Volume Low Pressure compressor.
• Assist in stocking, loading customer orders, and keeping work areas clean.
• Issue, receive, track and inspect equipment using TSUS/customer software.
• Fit test customers and administer medical evaluations questionnaire.
• Complete documentation and data entry accurately and timely.
• Conduct visual inspections and tests of systems and report deficiencies.
• Work 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Dedicated

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Signal Hill CA TS Office, 1407 240TH STREET, Harbor City, CA 90710, USA

Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain safety equipment per manufacturer’s requirements and document service according to TSUS/customer policies and procedures.
• Rig up high pressure and low pressure breathing air systems with minimal supervision.
• Operate the High Pressure Loop System and High Volume Low Pressure compressor.
• Assist others in the facility including stocking shelves with clean, tested and ready to use equipment and pulling, staging and loading customer orders onto trucks for delivery.
• Maintain work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Issue, receive, track and inspect equipment using TSUS/customer provided software.
• Fit test customers and administer medical evaluation questionnaire.
• Able to effectively communicate with others and build rapport with customers quickly.
• Must work safely and adhere to all TSUS & customer policies and procedures.
• Receipt, inspection, cleaning, servicing, reassembling and testing of various SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and other respiratory equipment and breathing air equipment in accordance with approved testing and service procedures.
• Routine inspection and maintenance of breathing air regulators and reducers.
• Completes all documentation and data entry associated with inspection and repair in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment for the purpose of reporting any deficiencies and corrective action recommendations to Project Manager.
• Work 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and at least 6 – 18 months experience in the field and has worked a minimum of four (4) different turnarounds.
• Successfully completed Total Safety Work Instruction training and demonstrated competence to service fall protection, gas detection and breathing air equipment and can operate the High Pressure Loop System and High Volume Low Pressure compressor with limited supervision. Satisfactorily complete Turnaround Best Practices training. Must have a valid Class C driver’s license from state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance. Must possess good driving record and be insurable for Total Safety vehicle insurance while driving company truck. Must have ability to pass internal forklift/scissor-lift certification as required. Customer Service training. Must have the ability to obtain a manufacturer’s certification if required for specific job.
• Ability to learn quickly how to troubleshoot and diagnose assigned equipment problems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility and customer required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Must have training in Respiratory Protection and fully certified to wear respiratory breathing equipment (Fit Tested) as required.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to travel as required for training and other business needs.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Second language is a plus. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization preferred. Contacts with immediate associates and immediate supervisor for instructions, training and guidance. Daily customer contact.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and may lift or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Plant environment may expose the employee to wet, humid, outside weather conditions, vibration, high pressure, chemicals and plant traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reporting Relationships

Complexity of duties: The employee performs a variety of manual functions following established procedures to perform standardized tasks. Errors are caught during self‑inspection or by higher‑level staff before leaving the unit. The supervisor ensures the work is technically accurate and in compliance with instructions and procedures. Authority: The employee works under direct supervision, following written or verbal instructions and standard practices. No direct reports, but may assist less experienced personnel.

Skills

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.