Tank Cleaning Technician I

Clean Harbors•Westlake, LA

22h

About The Position

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is hiring a Traveling Environmental Technician to operate mechanical and manual equipment for industrial services, waste management, and tank cleaning. The technician works according to company methods, policies, practices, procedures, and applicable regulations, following supervisor direction and client facility rules. The work takes place in a plant environment and as part of a team. The role requires working alternating day and night shifts in a 24/7 operation, including nights and weekends, and being able to work 12-hour shifts or longer when requested. Work may involve summer heat and winter cold and lifting up to 50 pounds. HPC-Industrial provides industrial cleaning and environmental services to upstream, downstream, and utility sectors. The company emphasizes safety, customer service, career development, training, and operational performance. Clean Harbors describes its mission as creating a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related experience.
Federal Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Completion of required basic safety courses, site-specific procedures, local training, and OSHA training as a condition of employment.
Physically capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of the position and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Access to a telephone and compliance with physical requirements.
Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
Safe driving ability.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work alternating day and night shifts in a 24/7 operation, including nights and weekends, and to work 12-hour shifts or longer when requested.

Nice To Haves

Tractor/trailer experience; training may be provided if necessary.

Responsibilities

Operate valves and pumps, monitor tank levels, line end-dump trailers, and perform routine housekeeping.
Assist with operating industrial waste-treatment equipment and power tools as directed and in accordance with company and client facility rules.
Check equipment at the start of each shift; hook up and break down hoses using proper tools when directed by an Operator or Project Manager.
Manually clean, install, fit, and repair valves, caps, hoses, pumps, gaskets, and other external and internal project equipment.
Maintain equipment and perform maintenance; clean the work area and equipment after work is complete and help maintain a safe, clean workplace.
Assist with inspecting equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and the general work area before jobs begin, and inform a supervisor of deficiencies that could cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.
Wear prescribed personal protective equipment correctly and use any additional protective equipment specified by a supervisor or client safety department.
Promote safety through personal actions and work habits; immediately report accidents and near misses involving oneself, company vehicles, or other job personnel to a supervisor.
Follow supervisor direction; do not operate alone.
Work as part of a team in a plant environment and in summer heat and winter cold.
Work 12-hour shifts or longer when requested, including alternating day and night shifts, nights, and weekends.