Author Archives: Elena Arroway

News, Tank Services

Fuel Storage Tank Cleaning

Posted on by Elena Arroway
Fuel Storage Tank Cleaning
13
Nov

Description:  In July of 2009, TIS was mobilized to Albuquerque, New Mexico to de-gas and clean a 45-foot diameter fuel storage tank with an external floating roof (EFR) used for low-lead Aviation Gasoline (Avgas). TIS accessed the top of the EFR under confined space permit to remove numerous dead pigeons. Personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by […]

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News

Hurricane Harvey Cleanup

Posted on by Elena Arroway
oil spilled and pooling on the artificial tank ceiling
04
Oct

Description:     On August 25th, Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the gulf of Texas.  The slow-moving storm dumped approximately 40-50 inches of rain on Houston, TX, and the surrounding area, for five days. Personnel from the pipeline terminal soon realized that the intense rainfall had caused stored petroleum product release onto the tops of numerous […]

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News, Training Services

HAZWOPER Training Services

Posted on by Elena Arroway
HAZWOPER Training
18
Aug

Description:   The Northern Cheyenne Tribe and their Department of Environmental Protection & Natural Resources office requested that TIS conduct a 40 Hour HAZWOPER Technician class to enhance the awareness of uncontrolled releases of hazardous materials and hazardous substances on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. TIS was contracted to provide the attending students with knowledge and hands […]

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