What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator/Hauler position at TETRA Technologies Rebranding?
Summary:
TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. Our culture is that of inclusion and an unwavering belief that both our past and future success are due to the diversity of our employees and their competitive spirit.
Founded in 1981, TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TTI) is a geographically diversified industrial and oil and gas products and services company, focused on completion fluids, calcium chloride, water management solutions, frac flowback and production well testing services.
TETRA is evolving its business model by expanding into the low carbon energy markets with its chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure. Low carbon energy initiatives include commercialization of TETRA PureFlow®, an ultra-pure zinc bromide clear brine fluid for stationary batteries and energy storage; advancing an innovative carbon capture utilization and storage technology with CarbonFree to capture CO2 and mineralize emissions to make commercial, carbon-negative chemicals; and development of TETRA’s lithium and bromine mineral acreage to meet the growing demand for oil and gas products and energy storage.
Essential Duties:
The Amboy Chemical Operation produces calcium chloride and sodium chloride by utilizing solar evaporation. Calcium Chloride liquid is transferred throughout the plant site at various concentrations using our truck and trailer or pumps during the production process.
- Attends safety meetings and training sessions at plant site
- Operates truck and trailer to transfer material around the plant site as directed
- Connect suction and discharge hoses to load and unload the truck
- Checking drive engine fluid levels and perform other safety checks prior to operation
- Completes Daily Product Transfer Reports
- Performs specific gravity analysis on product samples as required
- Performs general maintenance on pumps and site trucks
- Performs fuel transfer operations to refuel the truck as required
- Communicates with site management on daily basis
- Troubleshoot parts and equipment and repair or replace as needed.
- Lubricate equipment as required.
- Possess basic knowledge of hydraulic systems and components.
- Possess the basic skill needed to operate forklifts, man lifts, skid steer, loader, motor grader, scraper, and dozer.
- Possess a basic knowledge of rigging and lift techniques.
- Ensure the highest levels of efficiency and productivity while ensuring the safety of personnel and proper care of equipment.
- Assist in other areas of the plant site as needed
Requirements:
- EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Vocational training preferred
- EXPERIENCE: 1 years of mechanic experience required, with water transfer pump experience being preferred
- LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Valid driver’s license with good driving record
- TRAVEL: 20% depending on job site
Physical Duties:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.
Work Environment:
The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods at a time.
