Thermal Unit Pad Operator (Robstown, TX)

Description

Company: TD*X Associates LP

TD*X Associates is a technology development firm that designs, builds, and operates the most advanced thermal desorption units (TDUs) in the world. Our facilities are used to solve complex waste management and material recycling challenges for our clients and are positioned to expand the application of thermal desorption to higher value material recovery and emerging waste streams.

Position Description: The Thermal Unit Pad Operator provides hands-on operation and maintenance of process equipment. The ideal candidate will be safety conscious, attentive, hardworking, mechanically competent and have a desire to work as part of an integrated team.

Key Responsibilities: As a member of an integrated team, the Thermal Unit Pad Operator responsibilities include:

• Maintain process equipment and facility
• Operate process equipment
• Collect, record and report process data
• Assist with repair of process equipment
• Operate equipment such as forklift and man lift

Working Environment

• Our facility is located outside where heat and cold are the normal work environment conditions and operates 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• The equipment includes hot surfaces, pressurized piping, confined spaces, rotating motors, conveyors, and moving heavy equipment.
• Personal protective equipment required include steel toed boots, coveralls, safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection and gloves.

Working Hours

• A rotating shift schedule consisting of 8 on/6 off will require working days, nights, weekends and some scheduled holidays
• The schedule results in an average of approximately 50 hours per week, with overtime paid over 40 hours

Benefits

• 100% paid medical insurance for employee and family
• Paid vacation
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• 401K with up to 4% matching company contribution
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term disability insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance equal to annual salary
• Excellent opportunity for growth because TD*X Associates is a company that promotes within!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting pay is $19.99 per hour, 1.5X pay over 40 hours in a week. After 90 days and completed training, pay increase to $21.24 per hour.

Requirements

Desired Experience

• Previous employment in an industrial setting. i.e., oil field or chemical manufacturing
• Knowledge of hazardous materials operations
• Understanding of confined space entries
• Comfortable using basic hand tools, gauges, meters, and power tools
• Heavy equipment operation experience
• Looking for a career

Required Capabilities

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly
• Ability to wear and work in a respirator
• Self-motivated
• Responsible
• Team attitude