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Gulf Island · 1 month ago

PWE Control System (I&E) Technician

Houma, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Gulf Island is a company focused on safety and operational efficiency, and they are seeking a PWE Control System (I&E) Technician. The role involves installing and managing the Spark PWE Monitoring and Control System, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and performing maintenance and repair tasks on the system and associated equipment.

ConstructionIndustrialOil and GasProject Management

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as a safety ambassador to protect Spark Safety's reputation and support the team's welfare

Responsible for working safely and complying with all Spark, GIS, Client, and Regulatory safety policies and procedures

Responsible for the effective installation, calibration and commissioning, function testing, and operating of the Spark PWE Monitoring and Control System in accordance with Spark PWE Procedures

Responsible for maintaining and repairing the Spark PWE Monitoring and Control System and associated components and end devices

Responsible for the effective installation of Spark PWE Panels and FR Barriers in accordance with Spark PWE Procedures

Responsible for serving as a Firewatch / PWE Attendant: Preparing hot work areas by removing flammables and hazards from the hot work area(s), installing FR barriers in all line-of-fire locations, ensuring all FFE (Fire Fighting Equipment) is on-site, accessible, and service ready

Responsible for always maintaining diligence during hot work to prevent exposure to fire / leak-path

Assist with the installation of Scaffolding in accordance with the GIS scaffold safety program

Support all crafts with manual transfer of PWE / FRC / Scaffolding / Welding materials and equipment to worksites

Responsible for the knowledge/use of portable gas monitors

Assist in performing routine maintenance work on PWE / FRC / other equipment

Responsible for immediately reporting all defective PWE / FRC equipment and materials (enclosure panels, leads and extension cords, gas detectors, etc.) to the PWE Supervisor

Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of worksites and personal areas

Assist welders / fitters / scaffold builders as required with transfer of tools / equipment / scaffolding / leads / hoses, etc. to the worksite

Assist in rigging activities as assigned to control the movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confine spaces, using chain falls, beam clamps, cable/nylon slings, and other certified lifting equipment

Properly rig slings to ensure proper alignment of load before moving the load

Give hand signal directions to crane operators during lift operations

Actively participate in behavioral-based safety (observation card) programs

Perform all duties safely utilizing all required PPE

Utilize proper tools for each task and store all items in designated locations

Initiate SWA (Stop Work Authority) if an at-risk condition or behavior is observed

Serve as a Firewatch and Enclosure Entry Attendant to support the safe execution of hot work (cutting/grinding/welding)

Install FRCs (Fire Retardant Containments) Install Scaffolding (as required)

Report ALL at-risk worksite conditions to Supervisor

Qualification

PWE Monitoring SystemFirewatch ProceduresScaffolding InstallationPortable Gas MonitorsSafety ComplianceCommunication Skills

Required

Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen

Must be able to pass a background check

Training requirements and TWIC card

Pass KSA (Knowledge / Skills Assessment) and written competency exam

Standing: This is an essential job function/physical requirement

Walking: This is an essential job function/physical requirement

Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping: These physical requirements are essential job functions

Pushing and Pulling: These physical requirements are essential job functions

Reaching, forward, and overhead are essential job functions /physical requirements

Climbing: This is an essential job function /physical requirement

Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing are all considered normal physical duties/requirements and would be needed /required to work in this industrial environment safely and efficiently

Lifting: employees must lift to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Ability to understand instructions and communicate verbally and in writing effectively