Offshore Tank Cleaning Technician

HPC Industrial; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Company paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbor, is seeking an offshore Tank Cleaning Technician in Lafayette, LA. The role focuses on hazardous waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination and material handling with strong safety emphasis.

Responsibilities include field tasks, operating equipment, using PPE, and standing by for emergency response on a rotating on-call basis. The position offers company benefits and growth opportunities within a safety-driven team.

Qualifications

• This position requires reliable transportation.
• Must be able to perform physical functions per key responsibilities.
• Emergency on-call; weekends/holidays may be required; shifts can extend beyond 8 hours.
• Successful completion of background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the top priority by following policies and procedures.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment and use various hand tools and powered tools.
• Wear PPE and comply with protective equipment requirements in multiple configurations.
• Work in various temperatures and weather conditions, indoors and outdoors.
• Handle hazardous materials and perform waste loading/unloading safely.
• Climb ladders and scaffolding; work from trucks, tanks, and containers.
• Attend safety meetings and inspections; assist in field sampling and meter calibration.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Physical stamina

Emergency on-call readiness

Background check/drug test compliance

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Job description

Job Description

HPC Industrial powered by Clean Harbor s in Lafayette, La is seeking an offshore Tank Cleaning Technician to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

HPC Industrial is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, HPC Industrial 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.

Why work for HPC Industrial?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Recruiting Pay range
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
• Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
• Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
• Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
• Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods
• Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
• Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
• Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
• By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation
• Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities
• This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s license
• Previous relevant tank cleaning experience
• TWIC card

HPC Industrial is an equal opportunity employer.

HPC Industrial is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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