Centrifuge Operator

CleanHarbors • Westlake, LA

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About The Position

HPC-Industrial is seeking a Traveling Centrifuge Operator to operate various types of equipment at work sites and unload waste from incoming trucks. The operator works with separation equipment and related machinery, maintains equipment, follows safety procedures, tracks waste movements, and helps train new employees. The role supports HPC-Industrial and Clean Harbors’ environmental, energy, and industrial services.

Requirements

• Able to work 12-hour shifts or longer if requested.
• Specific vocational preparation, including classroom safety training, on-the-job training, and relevant experience gained in other jobs.
• Understand English sufficiently to comprehend safety training and respond to emergency instructions.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with company driving-policy requirements when driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle for company business.
• Knowledge of emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and other available emergency response equipment.
• Federal Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to work alternating day and night shifts, including nights and weekends, in a 24/7 operation.
• Able to work in summer heat and winter cold.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Six months or more of centrifuge operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety policies, processes, and best practices, and work safely at all times.
• Operate hydraulic and electric drive separation equipment.
• Complete daily and weekly checklists and perform preventive maintenance services as required.
• Operate decanter centrifuges, belt presses, filter presses, ancillary equipment such as pumps and conveyors, and specialty centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Operate 5K Hotsy pressure washers.
• Ensure equipment is not operated unsafely or contrary to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Train and guide new employees.
• Complete and submit paperwork for waste tracking movements.
• Ensure containers are properly secured, including with chock blocks and jack stands.
• Unload waste from incoming trucks.
• Perform other duties assigned by management or required by operational needs.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Group 401(k) with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. only).
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed