LDAR Technician I – Emissions Detection Pro

Clean Harbors; Three Rivers (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. O…

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, seeks an LDAR Technician to identify, document, and tag fugitive emissions at a customer site, using TVAs/OGI to monitor and report leaks in refineries and chemical plants.

Role involves physical work, routine site inspections, and collaboration with maintenance teams. Schedule Tue-Fri, 4-10s; on-call weekends may be required. Health/safety priority and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Confined space entry & 10 Hour OSHA Training (preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and able to work independently. The role is physically active and often involves traveling to remote sites or working within complex, loud industrial environments.
• Must be able to wear protective clothing or equipment.
• Must be able to work under extreme climate conditions (excessive high heat index of 95+ degrees Fahrenheit, 98% humidity & subzero weather conditions) relative to geographic location.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to dust, chemical & environmental, fumes (chemical & fluids), 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health & Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies always, & processes & 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.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Confined space entry & 10 Hour OSHA Training

Tools

LeakDAS

GuideWare

SkyBridge

Job description

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, seeks an LDAR Technician to identify, document, and tag fugitive emissions at a customer site, using TVAs/OGI to monitor and report leaks in refineries and chemical plants.

Role involves physical work, routine site inspections, and collaboration with maintenance teams. Schedule Tue-Fri, 4-10s; on-call weekends may be required. Health/safety priority and growth opportunities offered.