What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refractory QA/QC Technician position at Thorpe?
Role and Responsibilities
- Must be safety oriented and align with Thorpe safety culture
- Knowledge of API 936
- QA/QC in accordance with specifications, capability to build inspection reports
- 5 years’ experience with refractory
- Basic reading, writing and math skills.
- Basic use of hand tools (hammer, wrench, and tape measure).
- Experience with powered tools such as drills, and saws.
- The ability to multi-task, follow-through and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact with a diverse workforce effectively and professionally.
- Ability to take initiative with minimal direction.
- Excellent math skills with strong attention to detail and number accuracy.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to work under inclement weather conditions (hot, cold, and rain).
Physical Requirements
- Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments.
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment.
- Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
- Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary.
- The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employment at Thorpe Plant Services, Inc. is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between Thorpe Plant Services, Inc. and anyone or all its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee.
No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will.
Thorpe Specialty Services and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
