Production Assistant jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Summary:

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. Our culture is that of inclusion and an unwavering belief that both our past and future success are due to the diversity of our employees and their competitive spirit.

Founded in 1981, TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TTI) is a geographically diversified industrial and oil and gas products and services company, focused on completion fluids, calcium chloride, water management solutions, frac flowback and production well testing services.

TETRA is evolving its business model by expanding into the low carbon energy markets with its chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure. Low carbon energy initiatives include commercialization of TETRA PureFlow®, an ultra-pure zinc bromide clear brine fluid for stationary batteries and energy storage; advancing an innovative carbon capture utilization and storage technology with CarbonFree to capture CO2 and mineralize emissions to make commercial, carbon-negative chemicals; and development of TETRA’s lithium and bromine mineral acreage to meet the growing demand for oil and gas products and energy storage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety of all personnel working on the Platform and the Safety of the Environment. Conducts safety briefings. Observes safe work practices in the performance of job duties, including the use of proper personal protective equipment at all times.
• Inspects all equipment to ensure equipment is in safe working condition. Maintains records of inspections, as required.
• Assist with the repair or removal of equipment from service in unsafe working conditions.
• Performs in the optimum and safe performance of their duties and the proper care and maintenance of the equipment.
• Monitors all instrumentation.
• Maintains a current crane operator certification and operates or supervises the operation of the platform.
• Maintains and accurately prepares all reports and logs delegated to this position.
• Assist in the investigation and documentation of any near-misses or work-related injuries. Provides first aid treatment, if necessary.

Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Certification (GED)
• EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years' of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Driver's License, T2
• OTHER:
• Must have knowledge of all typical production platform activities
• Vocational Training preferred but not required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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.