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Form of workAir Safety Systems, LLC, is seeking an experienced H2S Safety Technician
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Familiarize and remain cognizant of all drilling activities which could produce and H2S release, i.e.., well kicks, bottoms up circulation, coring operations, well testing/logging, abnormal well conditions, etc.
- Perform all equipment installation, operational checks, and system calibrations.
- Check H2S Detection System and perform H2S calibration checks once every 24-hour period and every 12 hours once H2S has been detected. Recalibrate sensors and record that sensor checks and calibrations were conducted.
- Ensure all 10 minute and/or 30-minute SCBA’s are functional and fully charged.
- Ensure all Cascade Air Banks are charged, on-line, and capable or recharging SCBA’s. Check system for air leaks. Ensure operability of both Electric and Diesel Air Compressors.
- If needed provide continuous monitoring with H2S Mini Check Monitors and/or Detector Tubes.
- Maintain a running inventory of location and availability of all Safety Equipment and keep equipment clean.
- Be prepared to assess the presence of H2S and SO2 if the Gas Flare is ignited.
- Complete Daily Report Logs entries on each day’s activities.
- Perform visual and/or functional checks of all SCBA Units, O2 Resuscitators, and clean and sanitize respirator masks as needed. Ensure units are properly stored for emergency donning access.
- Perform and record Weekly Air Compressor & Air Cascade Air Quality Checks.
- Ensure proper operation of all Alarm Stations.
- Perform inspections and functional checks of all Safety Equipment installed.
- Perform routine maintenance on all equipment as needed.
Response Duties:
- In case of an H2S release, be prepared to don SCBA equipment and perform continuous H2S monitoring until the release is stopped or the order to evacuate has been announced.
- Monitor and determine size and scope of the H2S plume and provide recommendations so that proper course of actions can be taken to protect rig personnel.
- Ensure all Air Breathing System Cascade Stations are placed fully on-line to provide an adequate quantity of Breathing Air to the Primary and/or Secondary Briefing Areas. Ensure the same is done for other cascade stations.
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent - required
- Two or more years of college – preferred
- 2 years’ experience as a land based or offshore H2S Technician – preferred
- 2 years’ experience with oil drilling rig operations – preferred
- Previous experience with the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Licenses & Certifications:
- Completed H2S Training [40 Hour Course]
- Completed Offshore Water Survival Training
- Completed Confined Space Entry training
- Completed CPR training
- Preferred to have completed Medical First Aid First Responder training
- Preferred to have a Class “B” CDL Driver’s License
Physical Demands:
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.
- The employee will be required to be able to lift loads up to as much as 75 lbs. and to operate hoist and rigging equipment.
- The employee will be required to be able to operate forklift equipment.
- The employee will be required to be able to climb metal ladders and/or stairs.
This position is considered OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.
- Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
- Occasional working within confined spaces.
- Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
