Traveling IS LDAR Technician III

CleanHarbors•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 equipment such as Toxic Vapor Analyzers (TVAs/Method 21) and Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras to monitor and report leaks and help facilitate repairs at refineries, chemical plants, oil and gas sites, and other industrial facilities. The position also requires compliance with company policies and procedures and maintaining positive customer relations through quality, timely industrial cleaning services. The work takes place in industrial settings, including refineries, petrochemical facilities, utilities, and pulp and paper mills. It involves travel, strenuous physical activity, exposure to challenging weather and industrial conditions, and wearing protective clothing and equipment. The role is described as a potential opportunity for transitioning military personnel to apply their skills and training in civilian work. HPC-Industrial is part of Clean Harbors, an industrial cleaning and environmental services company serving upstream, downstream, and utility sectors. Clean Harbors' mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
TWIC credential required.
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 heat, 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

Comply with safe work practices, company policies, procedures, and processes, and make health and safety the top priority.
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 (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.
Provide quality, timely industrial cleaning services and maintain or improve customer relations.