Environmental Technician III

HPC Industrial, a Clean Harbors company, is seeking an Environmental Technician III for our Deer Park, TX location. HPC Industrial is the premier industrial tank cleaning and environmental services company in North America.

HPC Industrial offers an exceptional three-pronged safety system, innovative career development platform, committed customer service, deep industry expertise, and advanced technology and automation.

We are committed to safety, people, growth, service, and performance. We provide the safest, most efficient operational experience for our customers and the most comprehensive training and career development for our employees.

The Environmental Technician will provide support to work during Industrial tank cleaning operations which will entail following all site-specific safety guidelines and protocols;

as well as, following instructions from the site supervisory personnel.

Furthermore, as a representative of the company, the Environmental Technician will carry out all tasks with a clean appearance and professional demeanor.

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to get to and from airport or other meeting point where the company will provide transportation to and from the job site.
• Must be willing to travel for up to 2 months at a time
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a hair follicle, breath, and urine drug tests.
• Must be willing to work up to 84 hours weekly.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs from floor to waist on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs from floor to shoulder level on an occasional basis
• lift at least 25 lbs from floor to overhead on an occasional basis
• Must be able to carry at least 30 lbs with one hand for a minimum distance of 100 feet on level surface
• Must be able to carry at least 50 lbs with two hands for a minimum distance of 100 feet on level surface
• Must be able to pull horizontally with a peak force of at least 90 lbs
• Must be able to push horizontally with a peak force of at least 90 lbs
• Must be able to generate a grip force of at least 60 lbs with each hand.
• Must be able to able to enter and exit a 24 diameter storage tank manway with supplied air equipment on.
• Must be dependable and always maintain a good work ethic.
• Must be able to wear full HazMat PPE and enter a confined space for extended periods of time.
• Must have a TWIC card
• Responsible for safety policies and procedures of both the company and the customer, including hands-on information regarding operations, safety, equipment, emergency response and administrative functions.
• Transporting, carrying, and connecting hoses, fittings, pumps, and other site related equipment
• Monitoring and operation of special equipment such as pumps, breathing air equipment, and tools to enable the cleaning of tanks.
• Operate equipment according to procedures and safe practices
• Ability to follow orders from site supervisory personnel
• Donning and doffing HazMat PPE and entering confined spaces to aid in the cleaning of large storage tanks.
• May be required to perform physically strenuous duties such as removal of product or sludges while in the tank wearing HazMat PPE
• Additional duties as assigned

Working Environment :

• Industrial setting, refinery, petrochemical, utilities, pulp and paper mills, etc.
• Outside in all elements and conditions.
• Inside of confined spaces with full HazMat apparel including breathing air lines or respirators

Skills and Experience :

Refinery tank cleaning is preferred; however, offshore, drilling, chemical handling, military experience is also acceptable.

Salary :

Dependent on experience

Benefits :

• 401K plan with a company match
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation time
• Long term and short-term disability
• Employee referral bonuses
• Discounts at various Automotive suppliers
• Hotel, rental car, and travel discounts
• Wellness discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work site per diem pay
30+ days ago