Chemical Cleaning Technician

Clean Harbors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

Group 401K with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S.Only

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, seeks a Chemical Cleaning Technician to join a safety-conscious team. The role involves operating cleaning equipment, chemical injection, and working in confined spaces and around heavy machinery in industrial settings.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, following safety procedures, and maintaining PPE. Travel may be required, and the position emphasizes health, safety, and career growth within a leading environmental services company.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical cleaning is a plus.
• Must be able to travel for extended periods.
• Physically capable of working in confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up cleaning equipment (pumps, hoses, circulators) per job schematics and safety guidelines.
• Monitor equipment during circulation for integrity and efficiency.
• Perform chemical injection and mixing under supervision.
• Adhere to all safety policies and wear PPE.
• Maintain PPE and work safely around heavy machinery in harsh environments.

Skills

General labor

Chemical cleaning

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Emergency response

Confined spaces

PPE safety

Heavy equipment safety

Job description

HPC-Industrial Powered by Clean Harborsis looking for a Chemical Cleaning Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Chemical Cleaning Technician responsibilities may include confined space entry, working at heights and working alongside various types of equipment. This is a physically intensive position.

Why work for HPC-Industrial?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only)
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must always come to work fit for duty.
• Operate and set up all necessary cleaning equipment such as but not limited to pumps, hoses, and circulators in accordance with operations job schematics, training, guidelines, and safety procedures.
• Monitor all equipment during circulation for integrity and efficiency.
• Perform chemical injection and mixing activities under direction of supervision.
• Adhere to all safety policies and practices, including but not limited to wearing personal protective equipment.
• Maintain personal PPE.
• Ability to work safely in and around heavy machinery in loud, hazardous, hot, and cold industrial environments.
• Maintain and perform premaintenance on equipment.
• Help install, fix, repair valves, caps, hoses, pump gaskets, and all other external and internal equipment as needed.
• Assist in the inspection of equipment, hoses, pumps hose connections, chemical circulators, and general work area prior to starting any job. Inform supervisor of deficiencies, which may cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• General labor experience is a plus.
• Experience in chemical cleaning is a plus.
• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time.
• Valid driver's license or identification card.
• Respond to emergency calls 24 hours, 7 days a week if called upon.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time within a confined space, in extreme temperature environments and at high elevations.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with training and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow specific procedures and directions.
• Physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Ability to lift, move and handle up to 50lbs.
• Physically capable of standing and or walking continuously for extended periods of time if necessary.
• Physically capable of climbing, bending / stooping, and kneeling continuously.

About HPC-Industrial:

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is the premier industrial cleaning and environmental services company in North America supporting the upstream, downstream, and utility sectors. 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.

40-years of sustainability in action.

At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

*HPC

Job Identification: 167315

Category: Drivers

Posting Date: 2026-10-22

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Operators

Locations: 1722 Cooper Creek Road

Pay Range: 15.63 - 41.54 Hourly