GEM_Tank Cleaning Operator_ Non CDL

About the role

Responsible for performing the safe and efficient cleaning of industrial tanks and vessels at customer facilities. Works collaboratively as part of a field crew under the direction of a Supervisor or Foreman, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with company and customer procedures, safety standards, and applicable 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

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Valid TWIC and valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support project and customer requirements.
• Ability to work in a petrochemical/refinery environment, including exposure to cold/hot conditions, noise, hazardous chemicals, confined spaces, heights, and ability to wear required PPE (respirators, hearing protection).
• Ability to meet physical demands: regularly bend, stoop, walk, climb, squat, reach, kneel, push/pull, stand, sit; lift up to 50 lb frequently, occasionally >51 lb; work in confined spaces, at heights, on ladders/stairways/platforms; manual dexterity, foot agility, hand strength, ability to communicate alarms, maintain equilibrium, sense physical attributes, etc.

Qualifications

• Experience in the petrochemical/refinery industry (preferred).
• Safety Essentials training (preferred).
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with pumps, hoses, valves, and industrial equipment (preferred).

Skills

• Organizational
• Problem solving
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Team collaboration
• Mechanical aptitude
• Familiar with pumps, hoses, valves, and industrial equipment

Schedule

This is a project‑based position. Typical days and hours of work are variable/project dependent. Overtime work is common and may be required as job duties demand. Travel is expected; extensive travel throughout the U.S. and overnight stays for extended periods may be required.