Hydroblast/Vacuum Technician Level 1 (Entry Level)

Description Hydro-blast/Vacuum Technician Level 1 (TECH 1) performs industrial hydro-blast, vacuum work, and associated labor in outages, shutdowns, turnarounds, and general maintenance scopes. The work takes place in advanced manufacturing and power generation facilities throughout the US. Hydro-blast/Vacuum Technician Level 1 (TECH 1) are required to travel, sometimes for long periods, to perform this work.

• Adhere to the Atlas Core Values: Safety, Strong Work Ethic, Professionalism, and Honesty
• Cooperate with Team Leader, coworkers, and customers in carrying out assigned work.
• Safely perform general labor, as required, including but not limited to shoveling, raking, using pickaxe, using hand and/or power tools, carrying buckets, picking up trash, and wiping surfaces
• Understand and use proper personal protective equipment for industrial hydro-blast and vacuum jobs.
• Identify and properly use vacuum truck equipment and components.
• Properly set up or assist in setting up vacuum projects.
• Perform vacuum operations using flex hose and hard pipe.
• Use the best safety practices relative to industrial vacuum work.
• Operate Safety-T during vacuum operations.
• Understand and use proper personal protective equipment for hydro-blasting jobs.
• Be able to identify hydro-blasting equipment and components.
• Properly set up or assist in setting up hydro-blasting projects.
• Be able to identify and properly rig anti-withdrawal devices.
• Use the best safety practices relative to hydro-blasting.
• Work in confined spaces as required by project.
• Work from heights greater than four feet wearing fall protection PPE as required by project.
• Follow proper lock out/tag out procedure.
• Be clean shaven as required by project.
• Wear respiratory protection as required by project.
• Assist with the implementation of worksite protection, by means of barricades, warning signs or cones.
• Take action to replace PPE when it becomes damaged.
• Take action to ensure proper housekeeping on jobsites.
• Take action to remove any unauthorized personnel who enter a danger area.
• Confirm that any personnel entering the barricade area shall wear the required PPE.
• Stop work if equipment is improperly set up, missing components, or damaged/malfunctioning.
• Stop work if there is a change in conditions that affect safety, if any existing hazard is ignored, or any new hazard is introduced.
• Review JSA and provide input on identifying hazards and controls.
• Follow all safe work habits in accordance with Company rules, OSHA regulations, and customer requirements.
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions to Atlas Team Leader or customer supervision
• Communicate regularly with Atlas Team Leader on progression of job and any complications that occur.

Requirements

There are no minimum requirements to apply for the position of Tech 1 Provide satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug screen. Provide satisfactory results of a pre-employment background check. Successfully complete the Atlas Qualifying Program