Leak Detection Technician Industrial Services
About The Position
HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking an LDAR Technician to join their safety-conscious team at a customer site in Roxana, IL. 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. The role ensures compliance with all Company policies/procedures and maintains/improves good customer relations by providing quality, timely industrial cleaning services. This is a great opportunity for transitioning military personnel to leverage their skills and training as they return to civilian life.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license & clean driving record
- TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) - required or must obtain within 30 days of hire
- Strong mechanical ability.
- Must be able to wear 15 lb. backpack.
- Working at heights is required.
- 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.
- Availability to work Fridays, weekends and holidays if needed on site.
- Must be able to wear protective clothing or equipment. This includes, but is not limited to Nomex coveralls, a back belt, slicker suits, rubber boots, a fresh air breathing mask & escape pack & a hard hat.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waste codes, manifesting & Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) (preferred).
- Confined space entry & 40 Hour OSHA Training (preferred).
- Knowledge of RCRA requirements/regulations (preferred).
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.
- Field Inspections: Perform routine, scheduled inspections of components (valves, connectors, pumps, tanks) to detect leaks of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- Monitoring Equipment Operation: Operate, calibrate, and maintain analyzers (e.g., Flame Ionization Detectors - FID).
- Data Management & Reporting: Record inspection data, tag leaking components, and manage inventory within databases like LeakDAS, GuideWare, SkyBridge
- Safety & Compliance: Adhere to environmental regulations (e.g., 40 CFR Subpart 60) and strict site safety protocols.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with maintenance teams to report leaks and verify repairs.
- The role is physically active and often involves traveling to remote sites or working within complex, loud industrial environments. It is described as a detail-oriented, sometimes repetitive, but critical role for environmental protection.
- Availability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
- Group 401K with company matching component
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Generous paid time off
- company paid training
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
