Catalyst Technician - Tech A & B

Company Profile:
USA DeBusk offers the industrial infrastructure sector a technologically advanced and complementary suite of high-value traditional and specialty services for turnarounds, routine maintenance, and unplanned outages. We help customers save time, reduce costs, and optimize their processes while assuring best-in-class safety and compliance. Primary service lines include chemical cleaning; emission controls; fabrication services; FCCU hot catalyst handling; hydro blasting; hydro excavation; hydro cutting; inert catalyst handling; inspection; mechanical rental; nitrogen; pigging, decoking & filtration; pipeline integrity and field services; reactor cleaning; tank cleaning; transportation; unit decontamination; vacuum services; and waste solutions. USA DeBusk was founded in 2012, and our headquarters is in Deer Park, TX. We operate numerous offices, service centers, and customer-site-based locations across North America. Visit for more information.

Job Details/Summary:
This position requires work in Oxygen, Fertilizer, and petrochemical plants/refineries requiring confined space entry in air, and inert atmospheric conditions.

Scope of work requires entry into single/multi-bed reactors or other enclosures, some of which will contain an oxygen-deficient atmosphere. (This list is intended to show ongoing primary duties. Employees may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. The Company reserves the right to add or change at any time.)

Responsibilities:

• Vacuum catalyst or other materials, spread and load catalyst or other materials.
• Shovel catalyst or material to the outside of the reactor.
• Dismantle and/or install various reactor hardware items.
• Clean/wipe/wash/scrape relevant areas of the reactor or other enclosure.
• Take samples of catalysts or other materials.
• Videotape specified areas of concern.
• Assist in the removal or replacement of all items from or into the reactor.
• Set up and dismantle all unloading and reloading equipment.
• Assists in the operation of equipment or power tools as directed and by an established company, customer plant safety rules, and the required regional legislation.
• Assist in the inspection of equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work area before starting any job.
• Inform supervisor of deficiencies, which may cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.
• Reports to work on scheduled time. If unable to show up for assigned work, notifies supervisor no less than two (2) hours in advance of the scheduled time.
• Wear the personnel protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, and work permits.
• Also wears additional protective equipment specified by the supervisor or customer safety department. Promotes safety through own actions and work habits.
• Reports all incidents, accidents, and near misses, involving self, company vehicles, or other job personnel to supervisor immediately.
• Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company, customer, and pertinent government legislation.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor and management personnel. (This list is intended to show ongoing primary duties. The Company reserves the right to add or change at any time.)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• Able to complete new hire paperwork, pass safety training courses including CPR/First Aid/Emergency O2/AED/CS Rescue, and acceptable job performance evaluations.

Competencies and Minimum Requirements:

• One year of work in an industrial environment preferred but not required.
• Understand and follows verbal and written instructions.
• Basic mechanical ability and knowledge of associated tools.
• Perform work in enclosed (confined) space, if project/ evaluation requires.

Physical Requirements:

• Obtain medical clearance this includes successful completion of annual Full Respirator Clearance, Pulmonary Function Testing, Physical Fitness Evaluations, Biological Screening if required, Urinalysis Screening, Audiometric, etc.
• Pass 3rd Party Consortium Alcohol, Drug, and Hair Follicle Testing for controlled substances.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Obtain TWIC (transportations worker identification card) Card.
• Acceptable MVR and valid driver’s license are authorized to operate company vehicles and motorized equipment including forklifts, etc.
• Physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities assigned. Specifically, lift 50 pounds.
• Physically capable of standing and/or walking continuously for long periods if necessary.
• Physically capable of climbing, balance, bend/stooping, and kneel continuously.
• Physically capable of climbing ladders and scaffolds (vertical and inclined) to heights over 10’ ft.
• Physically capable of frequently crouching, pushing/pulling, squatting and working above the shoulders during the performance of the daily job routine.
• Physically & emotionally capable of working in confined spaces.
• Physically capable of entering confined spaces with manways 20-56” inch diameter clearances.
• Physically capable of performing and assist during emergency rescues.
• Capable of working in and around oxygen-deficient atmospheres, such as IDLH atmospheres.
• Physically capable of working outdoors (heat, cold, humidity, etc.)
• Physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment. PPE to be used includes a hard hat, gloves, mono goggles, safety glasses, double & single hearing protection, Fire Retardant Clothing, full face respirator, life support helmet, and equipment for inert entries, etc.
• Physically capable of driving vehicles with the appropriate license.

Work Environment:

• Heavy industrial, chemical plants, and refineries.
• Sustained physical effort, climbing, wearing supplied air and air-purifying respirators, exposure to dust, outdoor work, and 12–14-hour shifts days or nights.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

USA DeBusk is an equal opportunity employer, and we thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all decisions related to hiring, training, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any legally protected characteristic or class.