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Abator - Freeport, TX

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Company Name:Turner Industries
Location:Freeport, TX
Employment Type:Full Time
Category:Skilled Craft
Pay:$24.50 per hour
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"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
  • 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:

This position removes asbestos containing materials (ACM) from, but not limited to, boilers, pipes, tanks, vessels, exchangers, columns, floor tiles and proofing. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Functional Requirements:

Removes asbestos from ceilings, walls, beams, boilers, and other structures, following company operating procedures. 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 covered surfaces, 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 dustpan into disposal bags and seals bags, using duct tape, Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Qualification Standards:

  • High school or equivalent
  • One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
  • Basic Insulation skills
  • Advanced knowledge of asbestos decontamination process
  • Must have Asbestos Abatement Worker certification
  • Written pre-employment qualification test
  • Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
  • Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
  • Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection,

safety harness with lanyard, etc.)

  • Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Physical Involvement:

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; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Mental Involvement:

May be required to do the following: follow set procedures and standards; follow oral/or written directions; knowledge of federal, state and company standards and regulations; ability to read and write; ability to recognize and report safety hazards etc.; interpret written plans and blueprints; 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; ability to communicate with others effectively; ability to work in a team and get along with others; ability to learn new tasks; remember processes, maintain focus, and complete tasks; ability to remain calm under pressure; manage time and expectations across multiple projects; ensure that work is done in a consistent manner and in compliance with directions

Work Environment Factors:

  • Location: industrial maintenance and construction sites and/or fabrication shops
  • Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways; work performed at low and/or high elevations; work performed in confined areas
  • Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominantly outdoor climate; may be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc.; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.; potential exposure to chemical substances

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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