Tank Cleaning Technician

Houston, TX

Summary

The CSE Technician is tasked with performing physical labor and other general duties at Path project worksites.  Prepares 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, 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 constant use of respiratory protection (SCBA, Supplied breathing air, 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 Responsibilities

  • Perform installation and uninstallation 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 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.
  • Clean equipment, tools, and jobsite on a regular basis to uphold professional atmosphere.
  • Provide general labor to support other company workgroups when necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Must have prior current CSE cleaning experience.
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Active TWIC card
  • Active and unrestricted Driver’s License
  • Pass all company and client background check requirements
  • Passing grades on all company and client training curriculum elements
  • Must have access to a telephone and reliable transportation
  • Ability to work at heights
  • Ability to work in confined spaces

Position Skills and Abilities

  • Safety conscious and awareness for themselves and their team
  • Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience
  • Visual and referential estimation of material dimensions
  • Ownership of their own performance
  • Ability to work as a valuable member of a team
  • Communicate clearly with their team
  • Knowledge of basic hand tools used in CSE cleaning
  • Proper understanding of the safe operation of pressurized equipment
  • Industrial/Refinery workplace experience

Additional Notes

  • Shifts are typically 10-12 hours per day
  • Operations 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/weather conditions
  • Travel requirements are extensive

Salary:  We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience.

Benefits: We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Time Off.

Path is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.