Leak Detection Technician Industrial Services

Clean Harbors; Illinois; On-site; USD 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Safety is priority

Competitive wages $21.00 - $23.00/hour

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Growth and development opportunities

Paid time off, training and tuition

Safe work environment

Job summary

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, in Roxana, IL is seeking an LDAR Technician to join our safety-conscious team at a customer site. The technician identifies and tags fugitive emissions from valves and pumps to ensure EPA compliance, using TVAs/OGI cameras to monitor and report leaks.

You will perform field inspections, operate monitoring equipment, and coordinate repairs with maintenance teams, all while prioritizing health and safety in a demanding industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• TWIC required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• DOT regulations, EPA waste codes, manifesting & LDR knowledge preferred.
• Confined space entry & 40-hour OSHA training preferred.
• RCRA knowledge preferred.
• Strong mechanical ability and ability to wear 15 lb backpack.
• Able to work at heights and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work Fridays, weekends and holidays if needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety is the priority and follow safe practices.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and moving heavy objects.
• Field inspections of valves, connectors, pumps, tanks to detect VOC leaks.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain analyzers (FID, TVAs) used for LDAR.
• Record inspection data and tag leaking components in databases.
• Report leaks and coordinate repairs with maintenance teams.
• Comply with environmental regulations and site safety protocols.
• Travel to remote sites and work in loud industrial environments.

Skills

Physical stamina

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

TWIC

Driver's license

Lifting capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, in Roxana, IL is looking for an LDAR Technician to join their safety conscious 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 all Company policies/procedures and maintains/improves 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 $21.00 - $23.00 hourly DOE
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments

Work Schedule

Monday-Thursday 4/10s OT available as needed by site.

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.
• The role is physically active and often involves traveling to remote sites or working within complex, loud industrial environments. It is described as a detail-oriented, sometimes repetitive, but critical role for environmental protection.
• Availability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.

Skills and Experience

• Must be able to wear protective clothing or equipment. This includes, but is not limited to Nomex coveralls, a back belt, slicker suits, rubber boots, a fresh air breathing mask & escape pack & a hard hat.

QUALIFICATIONS

What does it take to work for HPC-Industrial?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license & clean driving record
• TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) - required or must obtain within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waste codes, manifesting & Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) (preferred).
• Confined space entry & 40 Hour OSHA Training (preferred).
• Knowledge of RCRA requirements/regulations (preferred).
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Must be able to wear 15 lb. backpack.
• Working at heights is required.
• 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.
• Availability to work Fridays, weekends and holidays if needed on site.

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.

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

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.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

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.

Locations: 900 S Central

Pay Range: 14.42 - 28.85 Hourly

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Environmental Technicians