Chemical Cleaning Technician

CleanHarbors•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking a Chemical Cleaning Technician to join its safety-conscious team. This physically intensive role involves industrial chemical cleaning, which may include confined-space entry, working at heights, and working with various types of equipment. Technicians set up, operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain cleaning equipment; perform chemical injection and mixing under supervision; and follow safety procedures in hazardous industrial environments. The position may require extended travel and responding to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week if called upon. HPC-Industrial provides industrial cleaning and environmental services to upstream, downstream, and utility sectors. Clean Harbors focuses on the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials and describes its mission as creating a safer, cleaner environment. The company emphasizes safety, training, career development, customer service, and operational performance.

Requirements

Valid driver's license or identification card.
Able to travel for extended periods of time.
Able to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week if called upon.
Able to work for extended periods in confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and at high elevations.
Able to perform duties according to training and standard operating procedures and understand and follow specific procedures and directions.
Physically capable of performing assigned duties, including lifting, moving, and handling up to 50 pounds.
Physically capable of standing or walking continuously for extended periods as needed.
Physically capable of continuously climbing, bending or stooping, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

General labor experience.
Experience in chemical cleaning.

Responsibilities

Report to work fit for duty.
Set up and operate cleaning equipment, including pumps, hoses, and circulators, according to job schematics, training, guidelines, and safety procedures.
Monitor equipment during circulation to ensure its integrity and efficiency.
Perform chemical injection and mixing activities under supervisory direction.
Follow safety policies and practices, including wearing and maintaining personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work safely around heavy machinery in loud, hazardous, hot, and cold industrial environments.
Maintain equipment and perform pre-maintenance.
Help install, fix, and repair valves, caps, hoses, pump gaskets, and other external and internal equipment as needed.
Assist with pre-job inspections of equipment, hoses, pump-hose connections, chemical circulators, and the general work area.
Inform a supervisor of deficiencies that could cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.