Job Title: Environmental Field Technician / Hydro Blaster
Department: Operations
Reports To: Logistics Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
The Hydro Blaster must be able to work in compliance on various projects. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execution of field work encompassed in remediation and industrial maintenance projects while under direct or indirect supervision.
- Correct completion of all job-specific, employee-related MER paperwork including Timesheets, Daily Work Reports, Driver’s Logs and Daily Tailgate Safety Meeting Forms.
- Understand and work within project’s detailed scope-of-work to maintain strict compliance with contract documents, project schedules, and corporate policies and procedures.
- Work safely during all phases of performing the job duties required in the field.
- Ability to perform work inside areas of varying dimensions, involving squatting, and crawling for possible extended periods.
- Ability to follow directions; read/speak and understand English; read and understand common danger placards / labels and hazardous warning literature including site safety plans.
- The ability to safely drive and perform safety checks on all vehicles for which licensed.
- Project work may require out of town travel for two weeks or more.
- Must be able to understand and comply with company and client safety standards.
- Due to the diversity of both scheduled and non-scheduled projects, physical demands, and environmental conditions vary significantly depending on the project.
- Work outside year-round in all types of weather.
- May work in environments that are extreme in nature like environmental conditions such as heat, cold, heights, hazardous chemicals, loud noises, dangerous equipment, long hours, etc.
- May be exposed to varying levels of physical activities and physical extremes such as long periods of standing, walking, crouching, use of hands, and heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds or more.
- Must be always clean shaven to allow immediate donning and seal respirator.
- Must participate in “On-Call” Emergency Response teams.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 3 to 4 years of hydro blasting experience.
- Knowledge of 10k psi or higher pumps.
- Knowledge of working various brands of hydro blaster pumps.
- Knowledge of working shotguns and lances.
- Strong communication (both written and verbal), analytical, and persuasive skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
- Must be multi-task oriented and have strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to read, understand, and implement Work Plans and site Health and Safety Plans of assigned jobs.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910, 1915, and 1926 standards, DOT standards and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory.
- Must be able to operate equipment and/or understand equipment capabilities and requirements of different types of jobs.
- Ability to work in a wide range of environments including those involving hazardous conditions which may require listing or exerting force exceeding 50 pounds.
This is an hourly position; the hiring range for the Environmental Field Technician position in Richmond, VA is: $20.00/hour - $23.00/hour
The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant skills and experience.
MER is committed to providing equal opportunities in a drug free work environment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- 3 to 4 years of hydro blasting experience
- Knowledge of 10,000 PSI or higher pumps
- Experience working with various brands of hydro blaster pumps
- Knowledge of operating shotguns and lances
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical, persuasive, multitasking, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read, understand, and implement work plans and site health and safety plans
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910, 1915, and 1926 standards
- Knowledge of DOT standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Ability to operate equipment and understand equipment capabilities and job requirements
- Ability to work in hazardous conditions and exert force exceeding 50 pounds
- Ability to read and understand English, danger placards, labels, hazardous warnings, and safety literature
- Ability to safely drive and perform safety checks on licensed vehicles
- Ability to remain clean shaven for respirator use
What We Do
MER provides specialized services to clients within the specific Energy & Industrial, Marine, Railroad and Government sectors throughout the United States. The Company is a nationally recognized Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO), and our Preparedness and Response team works directly with Federal, State, Local and Private Spill Managers to pre-plan for and if necessary, respond to significant environmental events. Together, the MER Family of Companies is a collection of unique businesses, each with its own expertise and reputation, all integrated together to deliver our culture of safety. The Company provides these services from over 40 locations located throughout North America, utilizing specialized equipment and highly trained personnel. MER believes that by aligning our resources to these specific industries, we can outperform anyone, due to our combination of capabilities and culture.








