IS TECHNICIAN SPEC SVCS III

Clean Harbors•Long Beach, CA

4d•$20 - $24

About The Position

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking a Specialty Technician to join its safety-conscious team in Long Beach, California. The role involves operating and maintaining vapor-control equipment, including thermal oxidizers, vapor combustors, and carbon vapor-control systems. Operators are team-oriented and motivated, and receive on-the-job training as needed to operate and maintain equipment safely and effectively. The position also includes maintaining and calibrating analyzers, monitoring emissions, setting up equipment at job sites, tracking carbon changes and usage, and managing liquid media. Work may involve industrial cleaning, waste handling, equipment inspection and maintenance, and training technicians and operators. Approximately 70% out-of-town travel is estimated, with project durations typically one to three weeks. The employee must be available on call 24/7 and able to report within one hour of notification, and may work various shifts as needed. HPC-Industrial describes itself as a North American industrial cleaning and environmental services company serving upstream, downstream, and utility sectors. It emphasizes safety, employee development, customer service, industry expertise, and technology and automation.

Requirements

Must have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) before interviewing and hiring.
Must have a valid state-issued driver's license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation for local work within a 60-mile radius.
Must comply with MVR, drug, background-checking, and DOT physical requirements.
Must possess required I-9 documentation.
Must be able to arrive on time and prepared for work.
Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend or crawl through tight manways, typically 18–24 inches wide.
Must pass a medical evaluation and pulmonary function test to wear tight-fitting respirators.
Must be comfortable working outdoors in extreme temperatures, high-noise environments, and confined spaces.
Must be available on call 24/7 and able to report to work within one hour of notification.
Must be able to work various shifts as needed.
Estimated 70% out-of-town travel is required; projects typically last one to three weeks, but durations may vary.

Nice To Haves

Basic Safety Council Reciprocal Card.
At least one year of plant work experience.
At least one year of experience operating thermal oxidizers and/or liquid scrubbers.
40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Confined Space Entry/Rescue certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain and calibrate analyzers, and keep clear, accurate logs of maintenance and calibration.
Move and set up equipment at job sites.
Monitor emissions from frac tanks and other refinery equipment under HPC-Industrial’s care.
Review applicable paperwork to ensure it is completed properly, and complete required paperwork and MSS form feedback efficiently.
Track carbon change-outs and usage, and manage liquid media on site.
Operate HPC vehicles and equipment.
Inspect equipment and the general work area before starting jobs, and correct deficiencies that could cause accidents, injuries, lost productivity, equipment damage, or conflict with client requirements.
Perform preventative and corrective equipment maintenance when required.
Train technicians and operators on equipment operation, service-line processes, and required paperwork.
Operate vapor-control service-line equipment according to training and safety procedures.
Use the Safety 3-6-5 Safety System in all aspects of operations.
Follow DOT hours-of-service guidelines.
Arrive on time and prepared for work, and respond to instructions with a sense of urgency.
Set up, operate, and maintain industrial pumps, high-pressure water hydroblasters, explosion-proof blowers, vacuum trucks, and non-sparking tools.
Perform mechanical isolation by installing line blinds or pancakes and disconnecting product lines.
Remove sludge, chemical scale, bottoms, and liquid waste from tank interiors, wall plates, sumps, and internal floating roofs.
Stage, label, and transfer hazardous and non-hazardous waste into designated vacuum trailers, roll-off boxes, or drums according to environmental regulations.
Clean tank surfaces to meet specified criteria, such as hot-work ready, product-change clean, or API 653 inspection ready.
Inspect hoses, fittings, grounding and bonding cables, and ventilation equipment before daily shift deployment.