Industrial Cleaning Technician: Hazard Pay & Career Growth

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hazard pay

Medical insurance

Pension fund

PPE and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Technician to join our Durban operations. You will perform deep cleaning and decontamination of equipment, tanks, and pipelines using specialized cleaning equipment and PPE, ensuring strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in hazardous environments, familiarity with chemical handling and safety procedures, and the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Industrial Cleaning Technician or similar hazardous environment role.
• HAZWOPER certification is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of chemical handling and safety procedures.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Excellent physical condition and endurance.

Responsibilities

• Deep clean and decontaminate industrial equipment, tanks, and pipelines.
• Operate high-pressure water jetting systems and vacuum trucks.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in compliance with regulations.
• Perform safety inspections and risk assessments before operations.
• Maintain records of cleaning activities, materials, and waste disposal.
• Respond to spills and emergencies, containing and cleaning up.

Skills

Hazardous environment experience

Safety procedures

Physical fitness

Long hours flexibility

PPE knowledge

Education

HAZWOPER certification

Tools

High-pressure water jetting systems

Vacuum trucks

Specialized cleaning equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Technician to join our Durban operations. You will perform deep cleaning and decontamination of equipment, tanks, and pipelines using specialized cleaning equipment and PPE, ensuring strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in hazardous environments, familiarity with chemical handling and safety procedures, and the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces.