Hydroblast Technician

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, seeks a Hydro Blaster/Field Technician to join a safety‑minded team. The role ensures safe, proper execution across services, with transitioning military personnel encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include operating hydro‑blasting equipment, enforcing safety policies, and coordinating with customers on-site. The company offers competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits after 30 days, a 401(k) with matching, stock-purchase plan, PTO, training

Qualifications

• Operates hydro-blasting equipment safely and in accordance with safety policies.
• Performs routine maintenance on field equipment.
• Acts as safety representative for job sites and customers.
• Coordinates with customer representatives for job setup and scope.

Responsibilities

• Act as safety representative responsible for safety policies & procedures of both the company & the customer, including hands-on information regarding operations, safety, equipment, emergency response & administrative functions.
• Hands-on operation of hydro-blasting equipment.
• Operate ultra-high-pressure pumps and related tools.
• Inspect surfaces to ensure conformance to specifications and customer requirements.
• Report to supervisor on job progress and safety compliance.

Skills

Hydro blasting

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Customer communication

Tools

Ultra-high-pressure pumps

Hydro-blasting equipment

Job description

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is looking for a Hydro blaster/ Field Technician to join their safety conscious team! This Technician will be responsible for the safe & proper execution of HPC-Industrial jobs across all services lines. Transitioning Military, this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills and training as you return to civilian life.

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

• Act as safety representative responsible for safety policies & procedures of both the company & the customer, including hands-on information regarding operations, safety, equipment, emergency response & administrative functions.
• Hands-on operation, when required, of manual and automated hydro-blasting equipment.
• Operation of special equipment, such as ultra-high-pressure pumps.
• Operate equipment by energizing the pumping equipment and/or any specialized hydro-blasting and/or chemical cleaning equipment, vacuum trucks & cutting equipment being used on the job.
• May be required to examine surface cleaned to ensure conformance to company & customer specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on company equipment being used on the job.
• In the case of personnel in a supervisor capacity: Interface with customer representatives regarding job setup and scope, ensure performance & customer requirements are met or exceeded and company policies & procedures are implemented at the job site. Report to the branch manager or the designee and implement procedures to obtain results specified by the branch manager.

Physical demands:

• See, read, distinguish, & understand signs in the work area.
• Hear & distinguish emergency signals while on duty.
• Execute a 180-degree rotary motion of the cervical spine to allow complete movement of the head & neck.
• Must be able to extend arms above head.
• Frequently bend at waist stoop, squat, kneel, reach & crawl.
• Tolerate being wet from head to toe for an unlimited amount of time.
• Climb ladders & work from scaffolding & stationary platforms up to heights of 200 ft.
• Tolerate & function in confined spaces of a minimum of 5 ft inside diameter.
• Hold the back thrust of 50lbs on a straight 66