Electronics Technician Industrial Services

HPC Industrial powered by Clean Harbors; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. 1)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is hiring an Equipment Service Technician for our Houston, TX maintenance shop. You will test, troubleshoot, maintain and repair a wide range of electrical and electronic equipment used on vapor control and degassing systems, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and control devices.

The role requires experience in instrumentation or electrical trades, a technical degree or equivalent, and the ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or 1 year electrical or equivalent; military service accepted.
• Experienced instrumentation/electrical technician or licensed electrician preferred.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently.
• Experience programming, calibrating, and configuring 4-20 mA loop devices.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
• TWIC preferred; willing to obtain within 30 days.
• Willing to travel within the US with overnight stays.
• Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install, navigate, troubleshoot and modify PLCs, PID loop controllers, VFDs, and HMIs.
• Provide technical support for Field Supervisors and Equipment Operators.
• Perform retrofit/modifications to existing equipment.
• Demonstrate safe work habits in an industrial environment.
• Handle equipment tracking, maintenance and repair activities.

Skills

Instrumentation tech

Electrical tech

Licensed electrician

Technical degree or military service

Mechanical aptitude

PLC programming/calibration

Education

Technical degree or Military service

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

HPC-Industrial powered by CleanHarbors is hiring for an experienced Equipment Service Technician based out of maintenance shop in Houston, TX (La Porte). The Equipment Service Technician does testing, troubleshooting, maintenance & repair of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment for our fleet of vapor control and degassing equipment. This equipment includes, but is not limited to: Thermal Oxidizers, Vapor Combustors, Catalytic Oxidizers, Liquid VOC Scrubbers, Pumps, Motors, Valves, Actuators, and Transmitters, Emission Monitoring Equipment, Recorders, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Service Technicians will be required to install, navigate, troubleshoot and alter all types of PLC’s (programmable controllers) PID loop controllers, VFD’s, HMI’s, and other control devices. TWIC preferred.

Why work for HPC-Industrial?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages$35.00 - $45.00 hourly DOE
• 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

• Service Technician will be required to install, navigate, troubleshoot and alter all types of PLC’s (programmable controllers) PID loop controllers, VFD’s, HMI’s, and other control devices
• Service Technician will carry a company phone & provide technical support for Field Supervisors and Equipment Operators
• Perform retrofit/modifications to existing equipment
• Demonstrate safe work habits in an industrial environment.
• Perform other equipment tracking, equipment maintenance and equipment repair activities

Qualifications

• Experienced Instrumentation Tech, Experienced Electrical Technician or License Electrician is preferred, but not required
• Two (2) year technical degree or 1 year electrical or equivalent in a relevant field OR Military service required
• Proven Mechanical Aptitude and ability to work independent to solve problems
• Experience programming, calibrating & configuring 4-20 MA loop devices: 1 year required
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• A TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) will have to be obtained within first 30 days of employment. Company will provide reimbursement for obtaining TWIC.
• Able to travel within the US with some overnight stays 10+% of the time
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams

Preferred Experience

• Experience repairing Thermal Oxidizers & Vapor Combustors
• Experience working on electrical motors, valves, actuators, transmitters, and PLC equipment
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, including the ability to read schematics and wiring programs
• Experience understanding and applying National Electrical code (NEC)
• Experience with Industrial safety, OSHA and NFPA 70E.

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.

Join our safety focused team today!

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.

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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.