IS TECHNICIAN LDAR I

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. in Ponca City is seeking an LDAR Technician responsible for identifying and documenting fugitive emissions from industrial components. This role demands compliance with EPA regulations using specialized equipment such as Toxic Vapor Analyzers and Optical Gas Imaging cameras.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the physical ability to perform strenuous labor in varying climate conditions. Benefits include competitive wages, health coverage, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and TWIC required.
• Confined space entry and 10-hour OSHA training preferred.
• Physical stamina to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety by complying with work practices.
• Perform routine inspections to detect leaks of volatile organic compounds.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to report and verify repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in extreme climates

Tolerance for chemicals and fumes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Toxic Vapor Analyzers

Optical Gas Imaging cameras

Flame Ionization Detectors

LeakDAS

GuideWare

SkyBridge

Job description

HPC-Industrial, a Clean Harbors company headquartered in Ponca City, is in search of an LDAR Technician. The role involves identifying, documenting, and tagging fugitive emissions from industrial components such as valves and pumps to ensure compliance with EPA regulations. The technician will use specialized equipment including Toxic Vapor Analyzers and Optical Gas Imaging cameras, monitor, report and facilitate repairs at refineries, chemical plants, and oil and gas sites. The position requires working in industrial settings and maintaining positive customer relationships by providing timely cleaning services.

Work Schedule

• Mon–Thurs 9 hours, 4 hours on Friday

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects.
• Perform routine and scheduled field inspections of components (valves, connectors, pumps, tanks) to detect leaks of volatile organic compounds.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain analyzers such as Flame Ionization Detectors.
• Record inspection data, tag leaking components, and manage inventory within databases like LeakDAS, GuideWare and SkyBridge.
• Adhere to environmental regulations (e.g., 40 CFR Subpart 60) and strict site safety protocols.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to report leaks and verify repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• TWIC required.
• Confined space entry and 10‑hour OSHA training preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently in physically demanding, remote, or loud industrial environments.
• Capability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as Nomex coveralls, back belt, slicker suits, rubber boots, a fresh‑air breathing mask, escape pack and hard hat.
• Ability to work under extreme climate conditions, including high heat, high humidity, and sub‑zero weather.
• Tolerance for dust, chemicals, fumes, exhaust and highly pressurized fluids.
• Physical stamina to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, climb ladders or scaffolding and lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Health and safety priority.
• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment.
• Group 401(k) with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. only).
• Generous paid time off and company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environments.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.

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 and all services. Reasonable accommodations can be requested by contacting [e-mail] or 1‑844‑922‑5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veterans friendly company.