IS TECHNICIAN LDAR I

Clean Harbors•Westlake, LA

About The Position

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking 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, helping ensure compliance with EPA regulations. Technicians use equipment such as Toxic Vapor Analyzers (TVAs/Method 21), Flame Ionization Detectors, and Optical Gas Imaging cameras to monitor emissions, report leaks, and support repairs at industrial facilities. The position requires compliance with company policies and procedures, safe work practices, and site protocols, while maintaining good customer relations by providing quality, timely industrial cleaning services. Work takes place in industrial environments such as refineries, petrochemical facilities, utilities, and pulp and paper mills. The job involves strenuous physical labor, exposure to challenging environmental and climate conditions, and use of protective clothing and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
TWIC credential required.
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 location.
Ability to withstand exposure to dust, chemical and environmental 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, and processes, and act safely at all times.
Engage in strenuous physical labor, including lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects.
Perform routine scheduled inspections of valves, connectors, pumps, tanks, and other components to detect volatile organic compound leaks.
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.
Maintain and improve customer relations by providing quality, timely industrial cleaning services.