HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors in East Chicago, IN is looking for Environmental Technician’s to join their safety conscious team! This team members responsibilities may include confined space entry, working at heights and working alongside various types of equipment. This is a physically intensive position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Industrial setting – Refinery & Petro-Chemical

Work Schedule: Dependent upon contracts with customers

Position Located In: East Chicago, IN

PLEASE READ ALL KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/PHYSICAL DEMANDS - YOU MAY BE A GREAT FIT!!!!

***GREAT PAY & BENEFITS***

Why work for HPC-Industrial?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, vacuum, equipment, oil spill boom, generators, bobcats, etc.
• Performs emergency response activities including, but not limited to chemical and water spills, etiological and biological contamination, tank cleaning, equipment decontamination, etc.
• Works in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic or corrosive.
• Works in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance.
• Working at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding.
• Completion of associated paperwork, including but not limited to daily worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and Health and Safety requirements and permits.
• Quick and immediate response when on call, secure coverage for shift and communicate your replacement's name to the coordinator.
• Vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and Health & Safety inspections. Ensures proper use of equipment and immediately notifies supervisor of any mechanical failures or problems with equipment.
• Adheres to and ensures constant compliance with Health & Safety Compliance and regulations.
• The ability to wear and properly use a variety of Levels A, B, C & D personal protective Equipment (PPE) including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations.
• May direct the work of the Environmental Technician I and II.
• Assist in the field sampling activities and calibration of meters.
• Climbs ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers.
• Works extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods. Note that in emergency response situations these periods can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.; Because of the emergency response and operational nature of the position, a continuing condition of employment is that the applicant/candidate acknowledges and agrees to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and on occasion will require work during week-ends and holidays
  Perform other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.
• Performs tasks associated with:
• Data Entry
• Processing of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Ensures timely processing of weekly payroll and other administrative functions
• Answer incoming calls to branch location
• Acts as Human Resources Liaison
• Prepares Personnel Action Forms (PAF’s) for approval and ensures timely processing of these forms
• Other duties as assigned

Physical demands:

• 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 and escape pack and a hard hat.
• Must be able to work under extreme climate conditions (excessive high heat index of 95+ degrees Fahrenheit, humid and subzero weather conditions) relative to geographic location.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to dust (chemical and environmental), fumes (chemical and fluids), exhaust and highly pressurized fluids.

What does it take to work for HPC-Industrial?

• Previous industrial or construction-based experience preferred;
• Ability to perform manual labor (i. e. heavy lifting, confined space entry, working at heights, etc.);
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the year, up to 3-4 weeks away from home as business demands require;
• Valid driver’s license;
• TWIC Card required, must be able to obtain TWIC card within 30 days of employment

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Strong knowledge in the operation of equipment used in Hydroblasting and vacuum truck
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills

About HPC-Industrial:

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is the premier industrial cleaning and environmental services company in North America supporting the upstream, downstream, and utility sectors. HPC-Industrial offers an exceptional three-pronged safety system, innovative career development platform, committed customer service, deep industry expertise, and advanced technology and automation. We are committed to safety, people, growth, service, and performance. We provide the safest, most efficient operational experience for our customers and the most comprehensive training and career development for our employees.

HPC-Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or based on any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.

HPC-Industrial is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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