LDAR Technician

CleanHarbors•Baytown, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, in Baytown, TX is looking for an LDAR Technician to join their safety conscious team at a customer site! The LDAR Technician identifies, documents, and tags fugitive emissions (gas leaks) from industrial components like valves and pumps, ensuring compliance with EPA regulations. They use specialized equipment—such as Toxic Vapor Analyzers (TVAs/Method 21) or Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras—to monitor, report, and facilitate repairs in refineries, chemical plants, and oil/gas sites. Ensure compliance with all Company policies/procedures and maintains/improves good customer relations by providing quality, timely industrial cleaning services. Transitioning Military , this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills and training as you return to civilian life. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Industrial setting – Refinery, Petro-Chemical, Utilities, Pulp and Paper Mills, etc.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Strong mechanical aptitude and able to work independently.
The role is physically active and often involves traveling to remote sites or working within complex, loud industrial environments.
Must be able to wear protective clothing or equipment.
Must be able to work under extreme climate conditions (excessive high heat index of 95+ degrees Fahrenheit, 98% humidity & subzero weather conditions) relative to geographic location.
Must be able to withstand exposure to dust, chemical & environmental, fumes (chemical & fluids), exhaust & highly pressurized fluids.
Physical Stamina: Ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, climb ladders/scaffolding (sometimes up to 300 ft), and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Confined space entry & 10 Hour OSHA Training

Responsibilities

Ensuring that Health & Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies always, & processes & acting in a safe manner
Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling & pushing heavy objects.
Perform routine, scheduled inspections of components (valves, connectors, pumps, tanks) to detect leaks of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Operate, calibrate, and maintain analyzers (e.g., Flame Ionization Detectors - FID).
Record inspection data, tag leaking components, and manage inventory within databases like LeakDAS, GuideWare, SkyBridge
Adhere to environmental regulations (e.g., 40 CFR Subpart 60) and strict site safety protocols.
Coordinate with maintenance teams to report leaks and verify repairs.