GEM_Chemical Cleaning Operator_Non CDL

About the role

The Chemical Cleaning Operator Non CDL supports industrial chemical cleaning and decontamination projects at refinery and petrochemical facilities. This role is responsible for assisting with equipment setup and operation, performing chemical cleaning activities, and providing general job-site support. All work must be performed in accordance with company and customer procedures, as well as applicable safety and environmental requirements. A minimum of one year of relevant experience is required, and the position requires the ability and willingness to travel as needed to support project and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and connect pumps, hoses, tanks, manifolds, and temporary circulation systems.
• Operate and monitor pumps and chemical cleaning equipment.
• Assist with the preparation, mixing, and circulation of cleaning chemicals.
• Monitor flow rates, pressures, temperatures, and chemical concentrations during cleaning operations.
• Assist with the cleaning and decontamination of heat exchangers, towers, vessels, piping, and other industrial systems.
• Follow chemical handling, PPE, spill prevention, and environmental procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings and JHAs.
• Maintain accurate equipment and chemical cleaning logs.
• Assist with equipment mobilization, demobilization, maintenance, and job-site cleanup.
• Communicate with supervisors and crew members to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Maintain poise and focus under time constraint and adverse conditions.
• Attend and complete trainings as required by the Company and client.
• Pass all required drug/alcohol testing and background requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms.
• Regularly required to bend, stoop, walk, climb, squat, reach, kneel, push/pull, stand, sit, and use hand strength and dexterity for long periods.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift more than 51 pounds.
• Move objects vertically and horizontally, including heavy or bulky items.
• Exert steady backward, downward, upward, or outward force (pulling, dragging, tugging, etc.) in sustained motion.
• Reach, extend hands/arms in any direction.
• See, read, write, and understand communications, including directions, instructions, and warning signs; distinguish colors, shapes, patterns; perceive depth and motion.
• Physically fit into required PPE such as life support helmet, harness, etc.
• Foot agility and dexterity for operating pedals, foot controls, kick bars, etc.
• Ability to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly, concisely, loudly, and quickly.
• Ability to hear or sense alarms/warnings and take appropriate action; maintain equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, uneven, irregular, slippery surfaces.

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