Hydroblast/Vacuum Technician Level 1 (Entry Level)

Description

Hydro-blast/Vacuum Technician Level 1 (TECH 1) performs industrial hydro-blast, vacuum work, and associated labor in outages, shutdowns, turnarounds, and general maintenance scopes. The work takes place in advanced manufacturing and power generation facilities throughout the US. 

Hydro-blast/Vacuum Technician Level 1 (TECH 1) are required to travel, sometimes for long periods, to perform this work. 

· Adhere to the Atlas Core Values: Safety, Strong Work Ethic, Professionalism, and Honesty

· Cooperate with Team Leader, coworkers, and customers in carrying out assigned work.

· Safely perform general labor, as required, including but not limited to shoveling, raking, using pickaxe, using hand and/or power tools, carrying buckets, picking up trash, and wiping surfaces 

· Understand and use proper personal protective equipment for industrial hydro-blast and vacuum jobs.

· Identify and properly use vacuum truck equipment and components.

· Properly set up or assist in setting up vacuum projects.

· Perform vacuum operations using flex hose and hard pipe.

· Use the best safety practices relative to industrial vacuum work. 

· Operate Safety-T during vacuum operations.

· Understand and use proper personal protective equipment for hydro-blasting jobs.

· Be able to identify hydro-blasting equipment and components.

· Properly set up or assist in setting up hydro-blasting projects.

· Be able to identify and properly rig anti-withdrawal devices.

· Use the best safety practices relative to hydro-blasting. 

· Work in confined spaces as required by project.

· Work from heights greater than four feet wearing fall protection PPE as required by project.

· Follow proper lock out/tag out procedure.

· Be clean shaven as required by project.

· Wear respiratory protection as required by project.

· Assist with the implementation of worksite protection, by means of barricades, warning signs or cones.

· Take action to replace PPE when it becomes damaged.

· Take action to ensure proper housekeeping on jobsites.

· Take action to remove any unauthorized personnel who enter a danger area.

· Confirm that any personnel entering the barricade area shall wear the required PPE.

· Stop work if equipment is improperly set up, missing components, or damaged/malfunctioning.

· Stop work if there is a change in conditions that affect safety, if any existing hazard is ignored, or any new hazard is introduced.

· Review JSA and provide input on identifying hazards and controls.

· Follow all safe work habits in accordance with Company rules, OSHA regulations, and customer requirements.

· Immediately report any unsafe conditions to Atlas Team Leader or customer supervision

· Communicate regularly with Atlas Team Leader on progression of job and any complications that occur.

Requirements

• There are no minimum requirements to apply for the position of Tech 1
• Provide satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug screen.
• Provide satisfactory results of a pre-employment background check.
• Successfully complete the Atlas Qualifying Program