Hydro Blaster

Position Summary

The Hydro Blaster is responsible for operating high-pressure water blasting equipment to clean, maintain, and prepare process equipment, tanks, vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, and other plant assets within a chemical manufacturing environment. This position supports routine maintenance activities, plant turnarounds, and emergency cleanup efforts while maintaining strict adherence to safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

• Operate high-pressure and ultra-high-pressure water blasting equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform cleaning of tanks, vessels, heat exchangers, process piping, reactors, cooling towers, and other industrial equipment.
• Set up, inspect, and dismantle hydro blasting equipment, hoses, pumps, and accessories.
• Assist with plant outages, turnarounds, maintenance projects, and emergency response activities.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, and other safety procedures.
• Conduct pre-job hazard assessments and participate in safety meetings.
• Inspect equipment before and after use and report defects or maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate work records and complete required documentation.
• Wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support housekeeping efforts and maintain clean work areas.
• Assist other maintenance and operations personnel as needed.
• Comply with all company policies, environmental regulations, and safety standards.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical, industrial, or safety training preferred.

• Two years experience in hydro blasting in an industrial setting.
• Experience working in manufacturing, chemical processing, refinery, or industrial environment is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of high-pressure water blasting equipment and safe operating practices.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to identify hazards and work safely in a high-risk industrial environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, chemical-resistant clothing, hearing protection, and fall protection equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, kneel, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights and around industrial process equipment.

• Exposure to noise, vibration, chemicals, dust, steam, and varying temperatures.
• Work performed in both indoor and outdoor industrial environments.
• Shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-outs may be required during plant turnarounds or emergencies.

• Complete all required safety training.
• Follow all site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain qualification to wear respiratory protection and other required PPE.
• Participate in behavioral safety and hazard recognition programs.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses.