Pumper Improver – 1st Shift

Pumper Improver

As a leading national skilled trade organization, we have the resources to help you maximize the skills you’ve developed and contribute positively to your trade.
LEAD offers great benefits such as paid holidays* and paid sick leave* (*subject to eligibility requirements) and allows you to CHOOSE how and where you utilize your hard-won skills, along with the opportunity to grow your experience level. Your team at LEAD wants you to have a great fit at a company that values your contributions.

What are you working toward?
Based on your work ethic, development, and dedication to your role, with support from your local branch and job-site leadership, you will continue to develop and strengthen your skill sets.

We are seeking Pumper Improvers for a shipyard project supporting naval and commercial vessel operations. This role plays a critical part in preparing tanks and confined spaces for gas-free certification and ensuring work is performed safely and effectively in support of ship repair and maintenance efforts.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform supervised preparation of shipboard spaces for Marine Chemist “Safe for Workers – Safe for Hot Work” certifications.
• Open, inspect, clean, and close tanks using proper blanking and safety procedures.
• Power wash tanks and spaces as required.
• Assist with vacuum truck operations, oil spill responses, and fluid transfers.
• Set up positive and negative ventilation systems in confined spaces.
• Assist with Lock-out/Tag-out and WAF procedures, hydrostatic and air testing.
• Complete required paperwork and support checkpoints and QA documentation processes.
• Comply with OSHA standards, NAVSEA Standard Items (including 009-88, 009-25), and company safety policies.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Work closely with the Journeyman or Supervisor to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

Requirements for this role include:

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience, including 2 years in a maritime environment.
• Must be able to comprehend instructions, diagrams, and technical documents.
• Familiarity with ship repair terminology and ship compartment nomenclature.
• Must be capable of wearing all required PPE including respirator, harness, and flotation gear.
• Documented Competent Person Training required.
• Ability to perform math functions using US standard and basic metric measurements.
• Must be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in all weather conditions.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong communication and situational awareness in fast-paced environments.

Please contact Matt at 904-465-6807

LEAD is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.