About Hydera:

Hydera is a full-service transportation tank services provider in Goose Creek, South Carolina, conducting cleaning, storage, maintenance, repair, and heating on ISO tanks, Road Tankers, IBCs, etc. Our team members are dedicated to providing unparalleled customer service while conducting a safe and effective service. We have demonstrated our commitment to safety, environmental protection, and ethical business practices and are seeking an experienced professional who shares these same values to help start a new facility with successful operation in the future.

Hydera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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Job Overview:

Inspects, repairs, and maintains International Organization for Standardization (ISO) tanks in accordance with established industry and company standards. Performs mechanical and structural repairs on ISO tanks using hand tools, power tools, hoists, forklifts, and welding equipment, ensuring all work meets customer specifications and safety and quality requirements. Assists with additional yard and depot operations as business needs require.

Reports to: Tank Depot Facility Manager

Job Type: Full-time Non-exempt

Schedule:

Work hours will be 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
On occasion, may work outside these hours for training and to support operational needs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Inspects ISO tanks upon entering the maintenance and repair (M&R) shop to confirm tank is empty and clean.
Tests and calibrates safety relief valves, vacuum relief valves, and other pressure systems.
Generates repair estimates for additional work identified during testing.

Applies quality control and quality assurance procedures at each stage of repair work to ensure all company standards are met.

Conducts daily inspections and ensures safe operation of all equipment.
Documents repair methods used, and all work completed on each ISO tank in the Depot Software with consistency and accuracy.
Completes repair and maintenance work on ISO tanks following customer approval, using hand tools, power tools, hoists, forklifts, and welding equipment as required.
Performs periodic air and hydrostatic testing on ISO tanks in accordance with customer specifications, company procedures, and regulatory inspection intervals.
Performs welding and fabrication on trailers, ISO tanks, and related equipment using techniques such as Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick).
Adheres to and enforces all company safety procedures, including personal protective equipment (PPE), material handling, hazardous materials, storage, and confined space requirements, traffic controls, and environmental regulations; exercising stop-work authority for any immediate safety concerns.
Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), regulations, and safety procedures, including ISO standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO), South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH), and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES).
Performs other duties as assigned.

Training Provided:

Hazardous Waste Training Requirements R.61-79.262.17(a)(7)(iv)(C): This position will receive Introductory Training of the Large Quantity Generator regulations within 6 months of employment, and Annual Refresher Training of the Large Quantity Generator regulations thereafter.

Specific Skills:

Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including blueprints, technical manuals, and repair instructions.
Organized, with the ability to manage time and stay on task.
General mechanical and electrical skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Familiarity with hazardous and nonhazardous waste disposal protocols.
Basic experience with welding and fabricating steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using MIG, TIG, and/or stick processes.
Able to safely perform work in confined space environments.
Familiar with safely operating hand tools and power tools; training on hoists, forklifts, and other shop equipment will be provided.
Basic understanding of applicable state and federal regulations, including OSHA standards related to hazardous materials, PPE, material handling, storage, and confined spaces.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn ISO tank construction, valves, and fittings through on-the-job training.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

2 years of mechanical experience in a production environment and metal fabrication and welding processes, including FCAW, GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, and SMAW/Stick.

Certifications & Licenses:

Valid driver’s license.

American Welding Society (AWS) or equivalent welding certification is preferred.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

Possess visual acuity to determine accuracy and thoroughness of work; close visual acuity to perform visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines; acuity to operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment; ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, grasp, talk, hear, and do repetitive motion; and, exert up to 100lbs of force occasionally, 50lbs of force frequently and/or 20lbs constantly.

Working Conditions:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions such as temperature levels below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees for more than one hour; noise levels where one may need to shout to be heard; vibrations; hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in high places; exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, oils, and other cutting fluids; requires wearing a respirator; and work in close quarters and narrow passageways.

Pay: Base pay with annual bonus

Annual Bonus: 5%, based on company and personal performance

Benefits:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Parental leave
Vacation
401(k) with company match
Employee Assistance Program

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Tank Mechanic/Welder