Hydro Blaster

Hydro Blaster Position Summary The Hydro Blaster is responsible for operating high-pressure water blasting equipment to clean, maintain, and prepare process equipment, tanks, vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, and other plant assets within a chemical manufacturing environment. This position supports routine maintenance activities, plant turnarounds, and emergency cleanup efforts while maintaining strict adherence to safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate high-pressure and ultra-high-pressure water blasting equipment safely and effectively. Perform cleaning of tanks, vessels, heat exchangers, process piping, reactors, cooling towers, and other industrial equipment. Set up, inspect, and dismantle hydro blasting equipment, hoses, pumps, and accessories. Assist with plant outages, turnarounds, maintenance projects, and emergency response activities.

Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, and other safety procedures. Conduct pre-job hazard assessments and participate in safety meetings. Inspect equipment before and after use and report defects or maintenance needs. Maintain accurate work records and complete required documentation. Wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Support housekeeping efforts and maintain clean work areas. Assist other maintenance and operations personnel as needed. Comply with all company policies, environmental regulations, and safety standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED required. Technical, industrial, or safety training preferred. Experience Two years experience in hydro blasting in an industrial setting. Experience working in manufacturing, chemical processing, refinery, or industrial environment is highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of high-pressure water blasting equipment and safe operating practices.

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to identify hazards and work safely in a high-risk industrial environment. Basic mechanical aptitude. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance. Physical Requirements Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, chemical-resistant clothing, hearing protection, and fall protection equipment. Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, kneel, and work in confined spaces. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to work at heights and around industrial process equipment.

Working Conditions Exposure to noise, vibration, chemicals, dust, steam, and varying temperatures. Work performed in both indoor and outdoor industrial environments. Shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-outs may be required during plant turnarounds or emergencies. Safety Requirements Complete all required safety training.

Follow all site-specific safety policies and procedures. Maintain qualification to wear respiratory protection and other required PPE. Participate in behavioral safety and hazard recognition programs. Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses.