Equipment Operator at TETRA Technologies, Inc. in Cadiz, CA

Summary:

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA (NYSE: TTI) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

Visit the Company's website at www.onetetra.com for more information or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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 of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.