Ets - Extractor Operator

Overview

Summary/ Objective

The position of an Extractor Operator is responsible to operate the extractor equipment to remove/replace all types of exchangers. An Extractor Operator will perform work toward its projects’ goal of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Service and work as required to maximize the quality of the Company while maintaining the specified expectations of the client and ensure safe working environment while performing work.

This position will conduct all Company business in accordance with Company policies and procedures and maintain professionalism throughout all business dealings, both internally and externally.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform a variety of rigging work including setting up of rigging equipment and giving hand signals to crane operators.
• Arrange for materials, tools and equipment as necessary.
• Undertake rigging activities of all lifts according to best practices, techniques and company policies and procedures.
• Direct crane operators when cranes are being utilized for lifts to transport and erect rigging equipment on site and return equipment after completion of work.
• Rig and operate pull lifts, chain blocks, rope blocks, pneumatic/electric winches and re-rigs cranes and hoists as required and perform routine greasing of wire cables associated with bundle extractor equipment.
• Perform rigging duties on dismantled process equipment such as heat exchangers, condensers, large valves, pipework, etc., in addition to removal and replacement of tubular and other damaged parts.
• Perform inspections to ensure that damaged rigging equipment is not utilized in lifts.
• Maintain all rigging equipment in good mechanical condition, ensuring that equipment is not misused on site.
• Promptly report any job scope changes to the Foreman, Superintendent and/or General Foreman.
• Maintain communication with Supervisor while performing tasks.
• Take leadership of assigned duties.
• For safety reasons, fluently read, speak and understand the English language.
• Follow all Company Safety, Quality Control/ Quality Assurance procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain poise and focus under time constraint and adverse conditions.
• Attend and complete trainings as required by the Company and client.
• Pass all required drug/alcohol testing and background requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will have some supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice that are job-related and consistent with business necessity.

Work Environment

This job operates in a petrochechemical / refinery environment. Exposure to cold working conditions during winter months and hot working conditions during the summer months. Exposure to noise, workers must wear protecting hearing equipment or frequently shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. In an emergency situation, exposure to hazardous chemicals may occur and the use of a respirator is required.

All employees will be required to be fit tested for the various respirators used as well as the ability to successfully pass a pulmonary function test (PFT).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position of an Extractor Operator can be extremely physical le performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required, and for long periods of time to bend, stoop, walk, climb, squat, reach, kneel, push/pull, stand, sit, hand strength and dexterity.

An Extractor Operator will frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift more than 51 pounds. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways and work off platforms. Move about on hands and feet, bending body downward and forward bending leg and spine‑working in a bent over position.

Ability to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly, concisely, loudly and…