IS Technician

About the role

This Technician will be responsible for the safe & proper execution of Thompson Industrial jobs across all services lines. They will work at a customer location and join a safety-conscious team.

Responsibilities

• Act as safety representative responsible for safety policies & procedures of both the company & the customer, including hands-on information regarding operations, safety, equipment, emergency response & administrative functions.
• Hands-on operation, when required, of manual and automated hydro-blasting equipment.
• Operation of special equipment, such as ultra-high-pressure pumps.
• Operate equipment by energizing the pumping equipment and/or any specialized hydro-blasting and/or chemical cleaning equipment, vacuum trucks & cutting equipment being used on the job.
• Perform routine maintenance on company equipment being used on the job.
• In the case of personnel in a supervisor capacity: Interface with customer representatives regarding job setup and scope, ensure performance & customer requirements are met or exceeded, and company policies & procedures are implemented at the job site.
• Report to the branch manager or the designee and implement procedures to obtain results specified by the branch manager.

Requirements

• See, read, distinguish, & understand signs in the work area.
• Hear and distinguish emergency signals while on duty.
• Frequently bend at waist stoop, squat, kneel, reach & crawl.
• Tolerate being wet from head to toe for an unlimited amount of time.
• Climb ladders & work from scaffolding & stationary platforms up to heights of 200 ft.
• Tolerate and function in confined spaces of a minimum of 5 ft inside diameter.
• Hold the back thrust of 50lbs on a straight 66” pipe for a minimum of 1 hour.
• Must be capable of working up to 16 hours per shift.
• Must be physically capable of using both negative pressure and air supplied respirators.
• Must be able to wear protective clothing and/or equipment.
• Work under extreme climate conditions (excessive high heat index of 95 degree Fahrenheit, 98% humidity; and sub-zero weather conditions) relative to geographical location.
• Exposure to dust (chemical & environmental), fumes (chemical & fluids). Exhaust & highly pressurized fluids.
• (A respirator will be provided when required.)
• Noise levels exceed 85 dBA (hearing protection is provided and required.)
• Lift & maintain a minimum of 40lbs.

Qualifications

• Specific vocational preparation including classroom safety training, on-the-job training & essential experience gained on other jobs.
• Language proficiency: understands English at a level to comprehend safety training & respond to instructions in emergency situations.
• Valid driver’s license and other requirements of the company’s driving policy are required when driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle on company business.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
• Provide Federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).