Catalyst Support Technician

USAD Catalyst Technician

Company Profile : USA DeBusk is a best-in-class mechanical and industrial cleaning services provider specializing in serving the downstream energy sector. We offer a full suite of maintenance and turnaround services including hydro blasting, hydro cutting, hydro excavation & vacuum services, unit clearing & chemical cleaning, tank cleaning, degassing & vapor control, pigging & decoking, controlled-volume pigging, FCC hot catalyst services, fixed bed inert catalyst services, blind-to-blind specialty exchanger services & bundle extraction, and transportation, storage & trans-loading services, as well as specialty turnaround services.

Position Summary : This position requires work in Oxygen, Fertilizer, and petrochemical plants / refineries requiring confined space entry in air, and inert atmospheric conditions. Scope of work requires entry into single / multi-bed reactors or other enclosures, some of which will contain an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.

Duties and Responsibilities :

(This list is intended to show ongoing primary duties. Employee may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. The Company reserves the right to add or change at any time.)

• 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.
• Promotes the company’s business by conducting work assignments with a positive attitude and professional safe manner.
• Provide ground support during any USA Debusk fieldwork.
• Cleans up work area and equipment after work is completed. Assists in maintaining a safe, clean workplace, change room, locker area, and customer’s plant.
• Assists 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. Informs supervisor of deficiencies, which may cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.
• Inspects PPE, equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work area prior to starting any job. Corrects or advises immediate supervisor to correct deficiencies that may cause accidents, injuries, lost productivity, or which are inconsistent with the work order or customer’s requirements.
• Reports to work on scheduled time. If unable to show up for assigned work, notifies supervisor no less than two (2) hours in advance of the scheduled time.
• Wears the personnel protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, and work permits. Also wears additional protective equipment specified by the supervisor or customer safety department.
• Promotes safety through own actions and work habits. Reports all incidents, accidents, and near misses, involving self, company vehicles, or other job personnel to supervisor immediately.
• Performs Hazard Recognition Awareness to remove or identify for removal of all hazards from the workplace.
• Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company, customer, and pertinent government legislation.
• Develops an advanced working knowledge of all equipment that is utilized in performing assigned duties.
• Completes all paperwork associated with the work performed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor and management personnel.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

USA DeBusk is an equal opportunity employer, and we thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all decisions related to hiring, training, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any legally protected characteristic or class.