Industrial Field Technician - LA

Global Environmental and Industrial Response LLC; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health coverage

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Global Environmental & Industrial Response (GEIR) is seeking an Industrial Field Technician to join our team. You will operate high-pressure water-blast and vacuum equipment, set up job sites, and follow safety protocols to deliver environmental cleaning services.

Responsibilities include manual labor, equipment maintenance, and clear communication with the crew lead. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of hands-on experience with heavy equipment and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Capable of carrying/moving up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of performing manual labor outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions.
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience with tools and heavy equipment preferred.
• Valid driver9s license with a clean 3-year motor vehicle record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time at the office or job site, in uniform, properly groomed, and ready to work.
• Set up job sites for vacuum truck and other environmental services, including equipment, tools, barricade tape, and tags.
• Safely operate high-pressure water-blast units to clean customer systems.
• Follow all GEIR safety standards and protocols.
• Participate in daily manual and practical activities.
• Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects.
• Clean and maintain equipment before returning to the GEIR office.
• Communicate effectively with the Crew Lead or Field Supervisor regarding safety, quality, and integrity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Global Environmental & Industrial Response (GEIR) is currently hiring Industrial Field Technicians to join our team. The Industrial Field Technician is responsible for the operation of equipment/tools to provide industrial and/or environmental cleaning.

About Us:

Global Environmental and Industrial Response works with our clients to understand environmental, health, and safety needs to develop and provide the best solution. Our ability to innovate helps us meet the needs of our customers. Our highly trained personnel are ready to serve industrial needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

Global provides heavy industrial cleaning services to utilities, phosphate/ mining, chemical plants, pulp & paper, and manufacturing facilities, with specialization in hydro blasting and vacuum truck work. We provide customized solutions for sulfuric acid facilities, including preventative maintenance and repairs, and full turn-key turnaround services. We also offer a variety of waste processing and handling services to ensure that waste generated from client sites is collected, transported, and disposed of in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Arrive on time at the office or job site, in uniform, properly groomed, and ready to work.
• Set up job sites for vacuum truck and other environmental services, including equipment, tools, barricade tape, and tags.
• Safely operate high-pressure water-blast units to clean customer systems.
• Follow all GEIR safety standards and protocols.
• Participate in daily manual and practical activities.
• Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects.
• Clean and maintain equipment before returning to the GEIR office.
• Communicate effectively with the Crew Lead or Field Supervisor regarding safety, quality, and integrity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

KEY BEHAVIORS:

• Passionate and motivated to grow / challenges are eagerly accepted
• Proactively develop customer relationships and provide solutions by making efforts to listen and understand the customer (both internal and external)
• Maintain a high-quality professional appearance
• Strive for continuous improvement by using new tools and processes.
• Treat co-workers with respect. Promote opportunities within and through referrals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Ability to carry/move up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of performing manual labor outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions.
• Prior industry experience required.
• Willingness and ability to work in confined spaces, elevated spaces, and hot, wet, cold, or foul-smelling environments during 8-12-hour shifts, often while handling vacuum hoses.
• Ability to use a respirator in environments with potential chemical or fume exposure; may be required to be clean-shaven.
• Willingness to work shifts longer than 8 hours and to respond to emergencies as needed.
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience with tools and heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow training and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to physically control industrial hydro-blasting and vacuum equipment.
• Basic mechanical skills preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean 3-year motor vehicle record preferred.

BENEFITS:

• 6 Paid Holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Free Term Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (accruals start on day 1; available after 90 days)
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• Regular pay increases and career development opportunities
• Accident, cancer/critical illness, short-term and long-term disability, and hospital indemnity insurance available

Drug-Free Workplace.

Background check required.

Global Environmental and Industrial Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.