Waterjetman – Meet the man
behind the protection

Waterjetman is known for fighting grime and crime, equipped with a waterjet gun, his courage, and the best protective gear around. But he is more than just a hero on the job. He’s also a working father, juggling game days, school pick-ups, and bedtime stories between high-stakes missions. As a symbol of strength and safety, he represents the everyday operators who take on extreme challenges and still make it home to family and loved ones safely in time for dinner. We caught him for an interview in between missions.

If you haven’t heard about Waterjetman before, he’s a water jet operator turned superhero, known for taking on the toughest challenges. Between emergency call-outs and high-stakes jobs, he’s also a husband and a father of two. The mix of sharp focus on the job and soft landings at home is what defines him, and his family life the reason why safety is never something he leaves to chance.

– As a superhero and a father, my life moves fast. One minute I’m serving my family pasta, and the next I’m out on a job trying to save the world. I don’t have time to second-guess my gear and safety. Being able to trust that my protective clothing keeps me safe gives me the headspace to go full out when on a job, says Waterjetman.

Waterjetman wears the distinctive red EliteOperator® range for water jetting up to 3 000 bar / 43 500 psi with Athletic Design from TST Sweden. The range is designed to make it easier to walk, bend down, crouch, bend arms, bend legs, squat, climb ladders, walk stairs, and everything else an operator and a superhero do during a work shift. His iconic suit is more than just a piece of clothing; it symbolizes power, identity, and protection. Crafted to enhance his abilities and to protect without hindrance, making him unstoppable. For Waterjetman, only the best is good enough.  

Waterjetman, a waterjet operator turned superhero, is always ready for the unexpected.

– I wear my EliteOperator protective clothing from TST Sweden on all my jobs. Wearing them, I can be fully focused on the task at hand, knowing that I’m properly protected. As important as my job is, the most important part of my day is coming home to my family, says Waterjetman.

Waterjetman knows to expect the unexpected and emphasizes that it’s never worth risking your life by skipping protective clothing for a job that may seem easy. Before starting any job, he always conducts a risk assessment based on the information available about the situation he is going into. 

– When I get a call for a mission, it’s often hard to know what challenges I will be facing. I try to get as much information about the job as I can, but when there’s an emergency, it can be sparse and unreliable. I live by the words “better safe than sorry”, meaning that I take no chances with safety by planning for the unexpected, and I never compromise on protection, even for a five-minute job. You never know what might come your way, and unfortunately, even heroes make mistakes. Therefore, I always wear my protective clothing when going on a job where I bring my waterjet gun. For me, safety is, and always will be, my top priority, says Waterjetman.

During his time in the superhero business, Waterjetman has faced many monstrosities, one more dangerous than the other. For him, wearing the right protective clothing and equipment has many times been a matter of life or death.

– I have had my fair share of close calls on the job. The right protection is how I am still here today. It’s what stands between me and a trip to the ER, or worse. When you’re facing forces that could tear through concrete, you don’t take chances. I gear up every time I go to work. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about finishing the job, it’s about making it home, says Waterjetman.

Across the world, the attitude towards safety has improved significantly in recent times. Not long ago, the toughest hockey players refused to wear helmets, and buckling up in the car was seen as uncomfortable and unnecessary. Today, we know better, but within the water jetting industry, many operators still question whether they really need protective clothing and equipment for every job. Waterjetman has seen what can happen when things go wrong and people don’t wear proper protection. That’s why he always stresses the importance of following safety protocols every time.

– A wise man once told me that every shortcut on safety is a step toward disaster. And I can’t help but agree. Unfortunately, ‘just this once’ is the last thing some people ever get to say. Do yourself a big favor and make sure to always take those extra few minutes to double-check that you are properly protected. One moment can change your life. Make sure it doesn’t, finishes Waterjetman.

Waterjetman makes sure to always be protected from head to toe, even when performing the most mundane type of work.