IS TECHNICIAN LDAR I

Clean Harbors•Rodeo, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is hiring an LDAR Technician to work at a customer site. The role identifies, documents, and tags fugitive emissions from industrial components such as valves and pumps, supporting compliance with EPA regulations. Technicians use specialized monitoring equipment, including Toxic Vapor Analyzers (TVAs/Method 21) and Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras, to monitor and report leaks and facilitate repairs at industrial sites. The role also requires compliance with company policies and procedures and maintaining good customer relations by providing quality, timely industrial cleaning services. The work takes place in industrial environments such as refineries, petrochemical facilities, utilities, and pulp and paper mills. It is physically active and may involve travel to remote sites and work in loud, complex industrial environments. The technician must be able to work in extreme weather and withstand exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, exhaust, and highly pressurized fluids, while wearing required protective equipment. HPC-Industrial is a Clean Harbors company providing industrial cleaning and environmental services in North America. The company describes its mission as creating a safer, cleaner environment through treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
TWIC credential required.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently.
Ability to wear required protective clothing and equipment, including Nomex coveralls, a back belt, slicker suits, rubber boots, a fresh-air breathing mask, an escape pack, and a hard hat.
Ability to work under extreme climate conditions, including heat index above 95°F, high humidity, and subzero weather, depending on location.
Ability to withstand exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, fluids, exhaust, and highly pressurized fluids.
Ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, climb ladders or scaffolding (sometimes up to 300 feet), and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Confined space entry training.
10-hour OSHA training.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices, company policies, and processes, and act safely at all times.
Perform routine, scheduled inspections of components such as valves, connectors, pumps, and tanks to detect leaks of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Operate, calibrate, and maintain analyzers, including Flame Ionization Detectors (FIDs).
Record inspection data, tag leaking components, and manage inventory in databases such as LeakDAS, GuideWare, and SkyBridge.
Follow environmental regulations, including 40 CFR Subpart 60, and site safety protocols.
Coordinate with maintenance teams to report leaks and verify repairs.
Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects.
Maintain and improve customer relations by providing quality, timely industrial cleaning services.