Chemical Operator

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Job description

Envirovac, in Fruitdale, AL is looking for Chemical Cleaning Technicians to work at various customer locations, and to join their safety conscious team! This team member is responsible for supporting work during industrial chemical cleaning operations which will entail following all site-specific safety guidelines and protocols; as we all, following instructions from the site supervisory personnel and various other responsibilities. The Chemical Cleaning Technician III serves as representative of Envirovac in creating a continuous working relationship with clients/customers. Transitioning Military, this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills and training as you return to civilian life.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Ensuring health and safety is the number one goal by following all policies, processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Basic knowledge and ability to operate high-pressured water-blaster and vacuum equipment.
• Ensures proper use of the equipment and immediately notify supervisor of any mechanical failure or problem of equipment.
• Wear and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE.) This includes but not limited to respirators, skin, face, hand, and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations.
• May periodically use computers for training purposes.
• Ensures that tasks are performed safely with the highest level of quality.
• Effectively communicate with supervisors on areas such as safety, quality, and integrity.
• Hydroblast technicians are to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and write
• Ability to pass medical screening and drug test (pre-employment, random, and annual)
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with training and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to physically control industrial hydroblasting and vacuum equipment.
• Basic mechanical skill preferred.
• Ability to work long hours (>8 hours)

COMPETENCIES 

• Understands verbal and written instructions
• Health and Safety
• Effective communication

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities assigned
• Able to travel
• Able to work weekends and holidays
• Industry related experience preferred

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE USED:

• Large industrial cleaning equipment and materials
• Large industrial vehicles
• Personal Protective Equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal office environment (on-site and off-site locations), outside work
• Extreme temperatures
• Noisy conditions
• Exposed to weather

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Works in atmospheres and locations with potential for exposure to various chemicals, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive.
• Lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting 25 lbs. overhead ten to fifteen times per twelve-hour shift.
• Up to 50 lbs. overhead five to ten times per twelve-hour shift.
• Ability to climb ladders in heights of up to 250 feet.
• Exposure to extreme climate, including but not limited to sub-freezing and high temperatures up to 140 degrees.