Confined Space Attendant

Job Summary

Confined Space Attendants have the responsibility to monitor activities inside and outside of a confined space. The attendant must be aware of all hazards in the space and surrounding area. Every attendant MUST be trained in: Non entry rescues as well as the procedures for summoning emergency services, hazard recognition, and permit procedures as well as keeping accurate counts of entrants to meet the minimum expectations of OSHA

Duties and Responsibilities

The attendant shall know the hazards that may be faced during confined space entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of exposure. Confined space hole watch attendants are vigilant to hazards like toxic fumes, combustible gases, and entrapment risks and need to be aware of the possible behavioral effects of hazard exposure in entrants and continuously maintain an accurate count of entrants in the confined space. 

For the full list of duties and responsibilities of the confined space attendant, please click here to download the full job scope (as a Word document).

Confined space attendants are to be trained and competent in the following disciplines:

• Ventilation Hazards
• General Safety
• Atmospheric testing
• Grounding devices for entry crew
• Emergency / evacuation procedures etc.
• Conditions of the permit and Rescue Plan(s) available
• During emergency operation the attendant will provide support and communications for swift evacuation of worker and emergency aid when needed.

Skills & Abilities / Physical Demands

For the full list of both skills & abilities and the physical demands of the confined space attendant, please click here to download the full job scope (as a Word document).

Work Environment

Shop and yard environment. May be frequently exposed to wet, humid, outside weather conditions. Heavy winds, and strong smells, and vibration. Works in customer environments. High pressure, chemicals, shop traffic. The noise level in work environment is usually moderate but can require hearing protection.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Minimum: High school diploma or GED and previous experience or completion of OTJ training in Confined Space Attendant services, Hole Watch and Fire Watch.

Preferred: Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility and customer required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Trained in Respiratory Protection and fully certified to wear respiratory breathing equipment (Fit Tested).

Job Scope for Temporary Position During Early October

1. Job involves working at an International chemical facility. Job will last approximately 5 days, 24 hours a day. Shifts will be 12 hours long with a 2.5 hour total travel time to and from facility daily.
2. Duties include all of the above with the addition of facility permits and paperwork.
3. Job will involve local weather conditions and is outside. Hot, cold, and/or wet weather may be encountered.
4. Some climbing of stairs, catwalks and scaffolding will be required.
5. Long periods of monitoring the confined space at the opening will be required.
6. Use and interpretation of air monitoring equipment will be required at all times.
7. Transportation to site from STS main office will be provided.
8. Lunch period and scheduled breaks will be provided, however food will not (must bring own food and refreshments.
9. Full PPE will be worn while in the facility without exception.
10. LOTO policy will be followed per facility. Locks left on lock box will require employee to return on own time to remove if not removed prior to leaving facility.