IS TECHNICIAN LDAR I

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 18,873 - 37,746; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Paid time off and training reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. is seeking an LDAR Technician in Corpus Christi, Texas, focused on ensuring compliance with EPA regulations by identifying and documenting gas leaks. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have strong mechanical skills, along with the ability to work safely in various industrial environments.

The role involves using specialized equipment to perform inspections and providing detailed reports while adhering to strict safety protocols. Health and safety are paramount, and the company offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• TWIC certification preferred.
• Confined space entry & 10 Hour OSHA Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections for gas leaks.
• Document and report components that are leaking.
• Operate and maintain various analyzers.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to work independently

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Toxic Vapor Analyzers

Optical Gas Imaging cameras

Flame Ionization Detectors

Job description

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is looking for an LDAR Technician to join their safety focused team at a customer site. The LDAR Technician identifies, documents, and tags fugitive emissions (gas leaks) from industrial components like valves and pumps, ensuring compliance with EPA regulations. They use specialized equipment such as Toxic Vapor Analyzers (TVAs/Method 21) or Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras to monitor, report, and facilitate repairs in refineries, chemical plants, and oil/gas sites. Ensure compliance with Company policies and maintain good customer relations by providing quality, timely industrial cleaning services.

Transitioning Military – this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills and training as you return to civilian life.

Working Environment

Industrial setting – Refinery, Petro-Chemical, Utilities, Pulp and Paper Mills, etc.

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 stages of your career

Work Schedule

• Monday-Thursday 4/10s

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health & Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies and processes and acting in a safe manner.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling & pushing heavy objects.
• Field Inspections: Perform routine, scheduled inspections of components (valves, connectors, pumps, tanks) to detect leaks of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
• Monitoring Equipment Operation: Operate, calibrate, and maintain analyzers (e.g., Flame Ionization Detectors - FID).
• Data Management & Reporting: Record inspection data, tag leaking components, and manage inventory within databases like LeakDAS, GuideWare, SkyBridge.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to environmental regulations (e.g., 40 CFR Subpart 60) and strict site safety protocols.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with maintenance teams to report leaks and verify repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• TWIC, required.
• Confined space entry & 10 Hour OSHA Training (preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and able to work independently.
• Must be able to wear protective clothing or equipment (Nomex coveralls, a back belt, slicker suits, rubber boots, a fresh air breathing mask & escape pack & a hard hat).
• Must be able to work under extreme climate conditions (high heat index 95+ F, 98% humidity & subzero weather conditions).
• Must be able to withstand exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, exhaust & highly pressurized fluids.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, climb ladders/scaffolding (sometimes up to 300 ft), and lift up to 50 lbs.

About HPC-Industrial

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

Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/.

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.

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.

Job Identification: 162552 | Category: Field Technicians | Posting Date: 2026-06-15 | Job Schedule: Full time | Regular or Temporary: Regular | Job Function: Environmental Technicians | Locations: 3500 Buddy Lawrence Drive | Pay Range: $13.7 - $27.4 Hourly