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HAZWOP LABOR (Plant Services)
ZACHRY is currently seeking a Helper/Labor (Plant Services) for Maintenance work.
Position Summary
A Helper/Labor (Plant Services) will assist and support the safe, quality, and efficient completion of various tasks related to general maintenance work being performed at a petrochemical processing plant, including but not limited to:
- Specialized, strenuous, high intensity, heavy duty labor services as directed
- Support services, such as but not limited, to firewatch, holewatch, bottlewatch, light equipment/vehicle operation, material handling, general housekeeping/clean-up, high pressure washing/hydroblasting, tank internal cleaning, waste handing/disposal, process equipment cleaning, HAZWOPER operations, etc.
Qualification Highlights
- Must be able to meet all physical requirements – see below.
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be willing and able to work:
- Up to 7 days per week
- Overtime, call-out, etc. as required
- Must be capable of working under the direction of a skilled Leadman and under the supervision of an experienced Foreman.
- Must be experienced with and/or capable of successfully completing all required training/qualifications necessary to oversee safety-sensitive work which includes but is not limited to the preparation, set-up, and execution of hot work, confined space entry, and fresh air work.
- Must be experienced with and/or capable of successfully completing all required training/qualifications necessary to utilize all related tools, apparatuses, equipment, etc. to execute safety-sensitive work which includes but is not limited to the preparation, set-up, and execution of hot work, confined space entry, and fresh air work.
- Will be expected to assist other crafts when not actively performing helper/labor (Plant Services) activities.
- Must be capable of reading, understanding, and adhering to restrictions and/or requirements of various types of work permits and/or JSAs.
- Must successfully complete Short Service Employee (SSE) program, if applicable.
- Must successfully complete a 90-day probationary period. Any disciplinary and/or attendance issues during this time will be grounds for termination.
- Must maintain satisfactory bi-annual evaluation scores of no less than 3.0. Unsatisfactory bi-annual evaluation scores of less than 3.0 for two consecutive cycles will result in disciplinary action, up to termination, for poor performance.
Position Responsibilities
- Must have a strong approach, understanding, and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in an industrial environment.
- Must be capable of and will be expected to perform pre-task hazard assessments to identify potential risks and implement pro-active elimination and/or mitigation techniques.
- Must have fundamental experience performing helper/labor activities on various types of industrial equipment in a petrochemical facility.
- Must actively participate and support site programs such as (at a minimum):
- Safe Catch/Quality Catch/Stop Work Authority
- Continuous Improvement (SMART Focus)
- Applicable customer initiatives/programs
- General labor services as directed
- Support services, such as but not limited, to firewatch, holewatch, bottlewatch, light equipment/vehicle operation, material handling, general housekeeping/clean-up, pressure washing, waste handing/disposal, process equipment cleaning, HAZWOPER operations, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Current or Former Zachry Employee with acceptable ESR rating only.
Reports to Position
This position does not have any direct reports.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have experience using industrial hand and power tools in an industrial work environment.
- Must possess good problem-solving abilities and an agile mindset.
- Must possess general aptitude for industrial equipment, have effective computing, literacy, and numeracy skills, and manual dexterity.
- Must possess the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and valid Driver’s License.
- Must possess effective communication skills (written and/or verbal) with co-workers, supervisors, and customer.
- Must possess a strong commitment/understanding of Zachry and customer core values, safety rules, and regulations.
- Must possess and maintain a valid TWIC card for the duration of employment.
- Must successfully complete and maintain applicable Safety Council and/or Site-Specific credentials for the duration of employment.
Physical Requirements
- Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, cycling, bending, squatting, lifting, and physically demanding work.
- Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
- Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
- Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50lbs.
- Must be capable and comfortable working at extreme heights on fixed, temporary, and/or mobile platforms.
- Must be capable and comfortable working within confined spaces to include but not limited to tanks, vessels, pits, excavations, etc.
- Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
- Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, chemical suits, and steel-toe boots.
Medical Requirements
- Drug Screen
- Pre-Employment Physical
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Respiratory Protection/Fit Test:
- Scott AV 3000
- Scott AV 2000
- 3M 6000
- Audiogram
Safety Orientation/Training Requirements
- Gulf Coast Safety Council
- 08BOP: Basic Plus/Refresher
- 08COCSS: Chevron OP Site Specific
- 08COCCSE: Chevron OP Confined Space Attendant
- 08COCFW: Chevron OP Fire Watch Attendant
- Asbestos Awareness
- Audio
- Basic Plus
- Confined Space
- Confined Space Attendant
- Driver’s Safety
- Fire Watch
- Flagger Training
- Forklift Training
- Hole Watch
- Hydrogen Sulfide
- Industrial Worker
- Lead Awareness
- MVR
- Permit Training
- Respiratory Safety
- Scaffold User
- Supplied Air
- TWIC
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER
Certifications and/or Licenses Required:
- For the selected candidate, please complete the following training during the pre-employment phase:
- NST 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
- For the selected candidate, please process the following forms during the pre-employment phase:
- ER-SHE-POL-422 Vehicle Operating Policy
- ER-SHE-POL-422-F02 Vehicle Operating Policy Signature Page
ER-SHE-POL-422-F01 MVR Disclosure
Background Check Required: No
Computer Required: No
Craft License Required: No
ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer