Catalyst Support Technician

$49,920 - $60,320/Yr

USA Debusk - Gonzales, LA

Full-time

Gonzales, LA

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Catalyst Support Technician position at USA DeBusk involves working in various industrial environments, specifically in oxygen, fertilizer, and petrochemical plants and refineries. This role requires the technician to perform tasks that include confined space entry in air and inert atmospheric conditions. The technician will be responsible for vacuuming catalyst or other materials, spreading and loading catalyst, shoveling materials, dismantling and installing reactor hardware, and cleaning relevant areas of the reactor or other enclosures. Additionally, the technician will take samples of catalysts, video-tape specified areas of concern, and assist in the removal or replacement of items from or into the reactor. The technician will also set up and dismantle unloading and reloading equipment, utilize various major components such as screeners and dust collectors, and perform maintenance on all equipment under direct and indirect supervision. A strong emphasis is placed on promoting the company's business through a positive attitude and professional conduct while ensuring a safe and clean workplace. The technician will be expected to report any deficiencies that may cause accidents or injuries and comply with all safety regulations and procedures. This position requires physical capability to perform various tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or walking for long periods, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces. The work environment is heavy industrial, involving sustained physical effort, exposure to dust, and the necessity to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). The technician will work in shifts that may last 12-14 hours, either during the day or night, and must be prepared for outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum catalyst or other materials, spread and load catalyst or other materials.
• Shovel catalyst or material to the outside of the reactor.
• Dismantle and/or install various reactor hardware items.
• Clean/wipe/wash/scrape relevant areas of the reactor or other enclosure.
• Take samples of catalysts or other materials.
• Video-tape specified areas of concern.
• Assist in the removal or replacement of all items from or into the reactor.
• Set up and dismantle all unloading and reloading equipment.
• Set up, utilize, and dismantle screeners, drum dumpers, airlocks, dust collectors, cooling/refrigeration units, and various other major components.
• Perform various degrees of maintenance on all equipment with direct and indirect supervision.
• Promote the company's business by conducting work assignments with a positive attitude and professional safe manner.
• Provide ground support during any USA Debusk fieldwork.
• Clean up work area and equipment after work is completed.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean workplace, change room, locker area, and customer's plant.
• Assist in the operation of equipment or power tools as directed and in accordance with an established company, customer plant safety rules, and the required regional legislation.
• Assist in the inspection of equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work area prior to starting any job.
• Inform supervisor of deficiencies, which may cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.
• Inspect PPE, equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work area prior to starting any job.
• Correct or advise immediate supervisor to correct deficiencies that may cause accidents, injuries, lost productivity, or which are inconsistent with the work order or customer's requirements.
• Report to work on scheduled time and notify supervisor if unable to show up for assigned work.
• Wear the personnel protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, and work permits.
• Promote safety through own actions and work habits.
• Report all incidents, accidents, and near misses, involving self, company vehicles, or other job personnel to supervisor immediately.
• Perform Hazard Recognition Awareness to remove or identify for removal of all hazards from the workplace.
• Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company, customer, and pertinent government legislation.
• Develop an advanced working knowledge of all equipment that is utilized in performing assigned duties.
• Complete all paperwork associated with the work performed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience within the industrial cleaning industry.
• TWIC card or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic mechanical ability and knowledge of associated tools.
• Basic safety training skills.
• Ability to perform work in enclosed (confined) spaces if project/evaluation requires.
• Basic communication skills.
• Obtain medical clearance including successful completion of annual Full Respirator Clearance, Pulmonary Function Testing, Physical Fitness Evaluations, Biological Screening if required, Urinalysis Screening, Audiometric Pass 3rd Party Consortium Alcohol, Drug, and Hair Follicle Testing for controlled substances.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Acceptable MVR and valid driver's license if authorized to operate company vehicles and motorized equipment including forklifts.
• Physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities assigned, specifically lift 50 pounds.
• Physically capable to stand and/or walk continuously for long periods of time if necessary.
• Physically capable of climbing, balance, bend/stoop, and kneel continuously.
• Physically capable of climbing ladders and scaffolds (vertical and inclined) to heights in excess of 10' ft.
• Physically capable of frequently crouch, push/pull, squat, and work above the shoulders during the performance of the daily job routine.
• Physically & emotionally capable to work in confined spaces.
• Physically capable to enter confined spaces with manways 20-56” inch diameter clearances.
• Physically capable to perform and assist during emergency rescues.
• Capable of working in and around oxygen-deficient atmospheres, such as IDLH atmospheres.
• Physically capable of working outdoors (heat, cold, humidity, etc.).
• Physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year in the petrochemical industry preferred.
• 5 years in catalyst work preferred.