Hydroblasting Technician

About the role

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, with over 20,000 employees across the United States. The company provides responsive, innovative solutions for petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries, and was ranked No. 1 on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list.

We are seeking a Hydroblaster for a position in the Texas area. The role involves directing blasts of abrasive-laden compressed air or water from a nozzle against metal or hard composite objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart an even finish. This is a non-exempt role reporting to the Foreman, with assigned duties according to specific procedures and work checked frequently.

Responsibilities

• Moves controls to adjust pressure and concentration of grit to obtain specified finish
• Wears gloves and a helmet or hood to protect against breathing sand-laden air and to prevent injury to eyes and hands
• May mask areas not being sandblasted
• May order materials as needed
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two (2) years of experience required
• TWIC card required
• Basic knowledge of hydro blasting equipment and the hazards associated with
• May require NCCER certifications at some job sites
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Physical Requirements

• Climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level
• Maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.
• Reaching in all directions
• Handling and manipulating objects and materials
• Coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment
• Lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead
• Carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.
• Standing / sitting
• Walking
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Bending
• Kneeling
• Crouching/squatting
• Seeing with or without correction
• Hearing with or without correction
• Wearing respirator and other PPE
• Work in excessive heat
• Work in excessive cold
• Work in loud environment

Benefits

Depending on employment status, benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (ADD)