Abator

"Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce."

Turner Industries Group is looking for an experienced Abator for a Maintenance position in Freeport, TX.

• Maintenance Tech needed for Asbestos, Lead, and Mold remediation / abatement
• NO PER DIEM , ideal for a local candidate living in the Freeport, TX area
• Previous abatement experience required, must have current certification for Asbestos training
• Work schedule subject to change must be available to work callouts and overtime as needed
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, and safety council courses in English

General Job Description :

Removes asbestos contraining materials (ACM) from, but not limited to, boilers, pipes, tanks, vessels, exchangers, columns, floor tiles and proofing; Must have completed a certified asbestos removal class and have current certificate and a current state card from the division of air quality.

Functional Requirements :

Removes asbestos from ceilings, walls, beams, boilers, and other structures, following company operating proceedures; Assembles scaffolding and seals off work area; Positions mobile decontamination unit or portable showers at entrance of work area; Positions portable air evacuation and filtration system inside work area; Sprays chemical solution over asbestos coveredsurfaces, using tank with attached hose and nozzle, to soften asbestos; Cuts and scrapes asbestos from surfaces, using knife and scraper; Shovels asbestos into disposal container; Cleans work area of loose asbestos, using vacuum, broom, and dust pan and into disposal bags and seals bags, using duct tape; Dismantles scaffolding and temporary walkway, using handtools, and places plastic sheeting and disposal bags into transport bags.

Qualification Standards :

Tools / Equipment :

Employee may be required to provide the following : tool box, tube cutters, hacksaw frame, channel lcoks, vise grips, center punch, screw driver, combination square, tape, adjustable wrench, allen wrench set, combination wrenches, nut driver, folding rule, torbedo level, pipe wrenches, tubing benders, rain suit.

Physical Involvement :

Employee may be required to do the following : climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and / or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching / squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction.

Mental Involvement :

Employee may be required to do the following : following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects; picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; following oral and / or written directions, plans and blueprints; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards.

Work Environment Factors :

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and / or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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