Project Technician – Level 1
Houston Area — Home Offices in Huntington & Diboll, TX
Full-Time
Overview
A Project Technician I, in conjunction with company support staff, especially the Project Manager, is responsible for shift-level execution of turnkey field services for company projects. The Project Technician I operates with a primary focus on safety, environmental stewardship, excellence in customer service, team-level company employee collaboration and project-specific technical, commercial and financial success.
Compensation
Hourly Rate
$20.00 per hour (overtime applies to over 40 hours worked per week)
Benefits
BCBS PPO Medical “Gold” Plan
$50/day Per Diem
Full Pay for Travel (excludes overtime)
Standby Time Paid at 8 Hours/Day (excludes overtime)
401k w/ matching (when activated)
Uniforms provided
Ongoing professional development courses and training fully paid
Frequent Time Off
Location
Houston Area — Home Offices in Huntington & Diboll, TX
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Strong Desire to Become Proficient in Industrial Project Execution
Strong Desire to Learn about and Understand Functionality of Industrial Equipment & Systems
Strong Desire to Work in the Business of Industrial Services Related to Cleaning and Reliability
Willingness to work in a Dynamic Project Execution Role
Willingness to Support various elements of a Project Execution Lifecycle
High Likelihood to be Effective in Cross-functional Team Support
Desire to Support and Deliver on Finely-tuned Project Execution Strategies
Basic Writing and Verbal Communication Skills
Basic Skills in Problem Solving, Documentation, Conflict Resolution & Information Analysis
Possess the ability to multi-task and employ Critical Thinking Strategies
Strong Mechanical Aptitude and Troubleshooting Skills
Willingness to Operate and Participate in the Maintenance of Specialized Equipment
Ability to Understand and Adhere to Safety, Environmental and Procedural Protocols
Above-Average Attention to Detail
Willingness to Learn how to Interpret, Record and Communicate Technical Data Accurately
Ability to Support and Work well within a Team and Interact Professionally with Customers
Strong Work Ethic
Reliable
Ability to Work Independently with an Appropriate Amount of Direct Constant Supervision
Flexibility to Travel and Conduct Project Work in Various Locations
Ability to Adapt to Ever-Changing Project Service Requirements
Willingness to Occasionally Operate Company Vehicles as and when Needed
Ability to Occasionally, Safely Conduct and Support Confined-Space Operations
Possess a Valid Driver’s License without a Prohibitively Negative Driving History Record
If Not Currently Attained, Willingness to Obtain and Class A CDL within 180 Days of Hire
Ability to Work Day, Night or Split Shift Assignments
Willingness to Work Seven (7) Days per Week
Willingness to Work Away from Home for Periods of Up to Several Weeks
Willingness to Fly Commercially for Travel to Project Sites
Willingness to Adhere to Company Uniform and Grooming Policy – Including Clean Shaven
Ability to Follow Written & Verbal Directions without Error
Ability to Work Extended Hours – Such as 12-Hour Shifts
Above-Average Physical Ability and Capability to Lift Objects up to Fifty (50) Pounds
Ability to Work Safely in Work Environments with Heights
Desire and Ability to Take Care of, Maintain and Care for Company Equipment Assets
Willingness to Abide by All Company Policies and Procedures
Ability to Work Safely at All Times and Protect the Environment at Project Sites
Speak and Write the English Language at a High-School Graduate-Level Proficiency
Capability to Obtain and Maintain a TWIC Card
Ability to Pass a Background Check
Ability and Willingness to be 100% Drug Usage-Free (Including Marijuana)
Ability to travel with little or no notice for emergency projects
Preferred Qualifications
Basic Experience in Services of High-Velocity Flushing
Basic Experience in the Services of Chemical Cleaning
Basic Experience in the Field of Machinery Maintenance and Lubrication
Basic Experience in the Area of Confined-Space Tank Cleaning
Basic Experience in Working Plant Outages, Turnarounds and New Construction
Some Experience in Project Support
Some Experience in the Industrial or Industrial Services Field
Some Experience with Industrial Equipment & Systems
Some Experience with Industrial Services Related to Cleaning and Reliability
Some Studies in an Engineering-Related Discipline or another Technical Field
Some Additional Technical Certifications and/or Vocational Training in Mechanical/Industrial
Some Basic Familiarity with Industrial Systems and Equipment
Desire to Lean About Fluid Dynamics, Lubrication, Tribology & Equipment Reliability
Experience with DOT Rules and Regulations
Experience Operating Commercial Vehicles
Class A CDL
OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 and HASC Safety Trained
Confined-Space Entry Trained
Forklift Operator Certification
TWIC Card
About The Job
Job Responsibilities
Understand and strictly abide by project process safety strategies to positively impact and improve overall project safety and environmental stewardship.
Follow instructions to collect and submit information and documentation relating to the technical goals and results of a project.
Study project commercial and technical services information as part of overall project execution.
Serve customers by fielding and referring commercial and technical services questions and identifying information about other additional services and products of potential value to the Project Manager or Account Manager to Present.
Directly contribute to the team effort by accomplishing project goals.
Understand and strictly abide by Project Manager-Approved commercial and financial strategies to positively impact and improve overall project success.
Proactively identify and report current, future, actual and perceived project service problems and/or opportunities for improvement by identifying the need, analyzing and clarifying the situation, determining the root cause, selecting and explaining the best solution and then presenting to the project manager for a Project Manager-Approved solution.
Adhere to project requirements and work in conjunction with the Project Team to implement appropriate project execution and service strategies to ensure those requirements are successfully achieved.
Work with the Project Team to understand, communicate, implement and maintain project execution timelines.
Work with the Project Team to abide by project execution and service strategies, especially detailed requirements, processes, procedures.
Work within the Project Team and other relevant company team members to deliver on Safety, Environmental and QA/QC goals to ensure success for the entire organization.
Specific Job Duties
Participate in Ongoing Company Equipment Asset Inspections
Participate in Project Materials Inventory Reporting
Learn how to Complete and Communicate Project JSA’s
Understand and Adhere to Site Safety Compliance Goals and Requirements
Learn About Project Scopes & Objectives
Develop Some Understanding of Detailed and Accurate BOM’s for Projects
Develop Some Understanding of Detailed Project Schedules and Work Plans
Develop Some Understanding of how to Read and Interpret Technical Project Documentation such as P&ID’s, G/A’s, Procedures and Plot Plans
Learn to Identify Piping and Flanges by MOC, Type, Size and Class
Learn the Ability to Identify the Correct Gaskets and Fittings for Pipe-fitting
Learn how to Demonstrate Proper Pipe-fitting Techniques
Learn the Ability to Identify Correct Hose Type, Size and Fittings for Circuitry Adaptation
Learn the Ability to Identify and Understand the Purpose and Proper Operation of Project Equipment and Components
Learn the Ability to Identify and Understand the Purpose and Proper Application of Project Chemicals
Learn the Ability to Use all Project Tooling and Demonstrate its Correct Application
Complete All Required Credentialing and Employee Certifications
Learn and Demonstrate Proficiency in Proper LOTO for CSE Procedures
Learn and Demonstrate Proficiency in Proper LOTO for Company and Customer Project-Related Equipment
Learn and Demonstrate Proficiency in Proper Basic Equipment Set-up, Fluid Sampling and API 614 Screening
Learn and Demonstrate a Basic Understanding of Fluid Flow Dynamics, Pressures, Temperatures During Project Execution
Learn and Demonstrate Proficiency in the Prompt Identification of and Required Corrective Actions and Procedures in Case of an LOPC
Learn and Demonstrate Proficiency in Completing Project Shift Log Sheets
Learn and Demonstrate Proficiency in Reading, Understanding and Communicating the Details of Project Permits, JSA’s, SDS’s and WOSR’s
Learn and Demonstrate Proficiency in Proper and Safe Handling of Equipment and Materials to Prevent LOPC’s and Contamination of Critical Equipment Assets During Storage, Set-up, Tear-down and Shipping
Learn and Demonstrate Proficiency in Knowledge of Proper PPE and Basic Project Safety Equipment Requirements and Minimums
Learn and Demonstrate Proficiency in CSE Tank Decontamination
Learn and Demonstrate Proficiency in the Manual Cleaning of Equipment Assets such as Piping Spools, Filter Housings, FPU’s, Heaters, Process Equipment and General Site-area Housekeeping
Learn and Demonstrate Proficiency in Routine Project Execution Activities Including, but not limited to, Equipment Monitoring, Valving Actuation, Flow Circuitry Venting and Draining, Pipe-fitting, Chemistry Application, Fluid Transfer and Basic On-site Sampling and Testing
Provide Novice-Level Project Information to Company Management and Customers, Including Progression Updates, Strategies, and other Various Aspects of the Project
Understand and Adhere to Best Practices, Techniques and Standards
Learn to Identify and Report Additional Opportunities and/or Supplemental Work Scope to the Project Manager, who will Upsell Where Appropriate
Participate in the Collection of Information for Post-Project Technical Reports
Adhere to Project Team Work Schedules, Turn in Employee Timesheets Accurately
Learn to Understand Daily Safety Briefings and Meetings
Support Project Site Set-ups and Tear-downs
Learn to Identify Company Asset Equipment Issues
Work well with Sub-contractors
Participate in Safety Audits and Provide Safety Incident Reporting Information as Required
Participate in Load-Out, Load-In, Mobilization and Demobilization Activities
Learn to Identify and Report Potential Solutions and Improvements for Project Issues, Shortcomings and Opportunities
Work to Understand Project Tasks and Sequences of Operations
Identify, Report and Prevent Project Risks
Strive to Ensure Excellent Project Performance as Measured by Appropriate KPI’s, Metrics, Tools and Techniques
Actively work to learn how to Interpret Laboratory Results Related to Projects
Actively work to learn how to Comprehend Basic Principles of Machinery Lubrication
Learn to Understand Project Execution Process Plans
Represent the Company at a Novice-Level in Project Operations and Safety Meetings
Learn a Basic Understanding of Filtration
Learn a Basic Understanding of Chemical Cleaning
Learn a Basic Understanding of High-Velocity Oil Flushing
Learn a Basic Understanding of Hydraulic and Fluid Power Systems
Learn a Basic Understanding of Chemical Foam Cleaning
Learn a Basic Understanding of Various Customer Equipment Assets and Systems
About Frontline Global Services
Frontline Global Services, Inc. (“Frontline”) is the industry leader in Turnkey Maintenance and Reliability, Providing Services for industrial and commercial equipment and systems. With a primary focus on Maximizing plant Uptime and Reliability in times of new construction, pre-commissioning, turnarounds and outages, unplanned failure events and routine maintenance, Frontline performs turnkey decontamination services that include:
Services
High-Velocity Flushing
High-Velocity Chemical Cleaning
Tank and Reservoir Decontamination
Process System and Piping Cleaning
Chemical Foam Cleaning
Leak Detection
Specialized Equipment-Related Services
Condition Monitoring
Equipment Reliability Consulting and Advising
Industries We Serve
Petrochemical
Refining
Steel and Primary Metals
Military & Aerospace
Power Generation
Nuclear
Pulp & Paper
Metalworking
Mining
Marine
Solar & Wind Power
Natural Gas Transmission
Commercial Equipment, Systems and Construction
Bulk Storage & Systems
Equipment and Systems
Steam Turbines
Gas Turbines
Centrifugal Compressors
Reciprocating Compressors
Pumps
Electric Motors
Gear Boxes
Hydraulic Systems
Heat Transfer Systems
Transformers
Bulk Storage and Product Transfer Systems
Liquid Fuel Systems
Gas Fuel Systems
Process Systems
Heat Exchangers, Columns, Towers and Reactors
Fire Resistant Fluid Systems
Natural Gas Engines
Gas Piping & Conveyance Systems
Cooling Water Systems
Frontline is currently seeking skilled, mechanically inclined, positive-minded, enthusiastic professionals who function well within a team setting, enjoy a non-office work environment, are prepared to lead and mentor their teammates and are not opposed to traveling to customer sites or being away from home for extended periods of time on projects.
The ideal candidate would enjoy being a contributing member on a close team of professionals, embrace working in the field, be able to adapt quickly to emerging challenges on a project site, be willing to occasionally operate company vehicles with a commercial license, which the company will help provide, be comfortable with a career that requires travel, embrace a healthy work-life balance, not shy away from customer interaction, be detail-oriented, welcome leadership roles, have a zero drug usage lifestyle and be fully committed to Safety Above All Else.
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Project Technician – Level 1 Role
