Traveling IS LDAR Technician III

Clean Harbors•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking a Traveling LDAR Technician III to work at customer sites. The role identifies, documents, and tags fugitive emissions from industrial components to support compliance with EPA regulations. Technicians use specialized monitoring equipment, including Toxic Vapor Analyzers (TVAs/Method 21), Optical Gas Imaging cameras, and analyzers such as Flame Ionization Detectors, to inspect components, record and report findings, and facilitate repairs. The position also requires compliance with company policies and procedures and maintaining positive customer relations through quality, timely industrial cleaning services. Work takes place in industrial settings such as refineries, petrochemical facilities, utilities, and pulp and paper mills. The role may involve travel to remote sites and work in complex, loud industrial environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
TWIC credential.
Ability to travel.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment, including Nomex coveralls, a back belt, slicker suits, rubber boots, a fresh air breathing mask and escape pack, and a hard hat.
Ability to work in extreme climate conditions, including high heat, high humidity, and subzero weather, depending on geographic location.
Ability to withstand exposure to dust, chemicals, environmental and chemical fumes, fluids, exhaust, and highly pressurized fluids.
Physical stamina 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

Comply with safe work practices, company policies, and processes, and act safely at all times.
Perform routine, scheduled inspections of valves, connectors, pumps, tanks, and other components to detect leaks of volatile organic compounds.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain monitoring analyzers, including Flame Ionization Detectors.
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.