Equipment Operator

Denver CO

Description

We are growing and are hiring Equipment Operators for our locations in Houston, TX and Geismar, LA!If you are:Willing to roll-up your sleeves and learn our tank cleaning processes A motivated & high-energy individual wanting to find your home with a growing companyEnjoy a fast paced environment Come join our team!SummaryThe Equipment Operator is tasked with performing physical labor on worksites.  They will prepare sites for installation of Path equipment by cleaning, loading or unloading equipment and materials, and removing hazards.  Field tasks include assembly and disassembly of piping systems, hoses, tank cleaning equipment, power washing, fueling of equipment, utilizing hand tools, small equipment repairs and disassembly of tank hardware. Position entails operation of pressurized equipment, such as pressure washing equipment and bean unit, to aid in the safe successful cleaning of a tank. Work to be performed with potential constant use of respiratory protection (SCBA, Supplied breathing air, air-purifying Full-face respirator) and chemical resistant suits. Most of the work scope will be performed inside of a confined space while working alongside of a small specialized crew.  Maintenance and cleaning of equipment, jobsites, and work areas both in the field and at Path facilities.Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform installation and tear down of fluid transfer equipment including, but not limited to, piping, hoses, pumps, and heat exchangers.Provide valuable input to supervision on how to efficiently segment and execute large scale CSE cleaning projects.Assess jobsite preparedness for equipment installation and correct any unsafe conditions.Operate equipment to load and unload materials and equipment as necessary on the jobsite.Maintain an organized inventory of tools and materials and perform auditing of levels for upcoming activities.Ability to stay focused on particular tasks despite being in an active and complex workplace.Manually unspool hoses and secure in place.Connect de-energized utilities to equipment and client infrastructure.Cargo management of onsite and long-haul trucks.Work in appropriate PPE for a variety of areas, including impermeable suits and breathing air apparatus.Remain engaged and providing value to the team despite facing challenging and demanding work conditions and environments.Communicate effectively with all coworkers.  This includes active participation in safety discussions for upcoming work activities.Ensures all safety systems are managed and followed by all employees.Decontaminate equipment, tools, and jobsite on a regular basis to uphold professional atmosphere.Engage all coworkers with a positive attitude and strive to improve yourself and your teammates every day.Always maintain a safe and respectful working environment.Provide general labor to support other company workgroups when necessary.Required QualificationsExperience working in confined space entryHigh School diploma or equivalentActive TWIC cardActive and unrestricted Driver’s License DISA background score of 2 or lessNegative results on all substance abuse testing protocols set forth by company and clientsPhysically able to perform all duties required including lifting 50 poundsPass a job specific physical without restrictionsPosition Skills and AbilitiesSafety conscious and awareness for themselves and their teamMechanical aptitude and hands-on experienceVisual and referential estimation of material dimensionsLeadership and ownership of their own performanceAbility to work as a valuable member of a teamCommunicate clearly with their teamKnowledge of basic hand tools used in CSE cleaningProper understanding of the safe operation of pressurized equipmentIndustrial workplace experienceAdditional NotesShifts are typically 10-12 hours per dayOperations are often 24 hours per day, and all employees must be willing and able to work night shifts Operations are not always suspended during holidays or emergencies Requires outdoor work in variety of environments, including arctic and tropical  Travel requirements are extensive, and often require significant air travel  Please apply online with Path Environmental Technology LLC at: