Overview

HPC-Industrial is looking for a Hydro Vac Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Technician is responsible for the safe and proper execution of HPC-Industrial jobs across all services lines.

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. 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.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for safety policies and procedures of both the company and the customer, including hands-on information regarding operations, safety, equipment, emergency response and administrative functions.
• Hands-on operation of manual and automated hydroblasting equipment.
• Operate equipment by energizing the pumping equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on company equipment being used on the job.
• Ensure equipment is received and maintained in good working condition throughout the job. Report all deficiencies as they arise to dispatch and/or Division Operations Manager.
• Initiate corrective action for any unsafe or environmentally unsound condition. Report situation in accordance with company regulations and procedures.
• Carryout all company policies.
• Monitor morale of personnel and endeavor to maintain a high level and "can do" attitude.
• Maintain working knowledge of current, applicable regulations.
• Maintain a problem-solving attitude.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Environment:

• Industrial setting, refinery, chemical plants

Skills and Experience:

• Specific vocational preparation including classroom safety training, on-the-job training and essential experience gained on other jobs.
• Language proficiency: understand English at a level to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations.
• Valid driver license and other requirements of company's driving policy required when driving company vehicle or using personal vehicle on company business.
• Must be knowledgeable in the operation of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
• Needs to have a Federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Operate equipment such as forklifts.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma / GED or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements:

• Pass a medical and drug test.
• Physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities assigned. Specifically, lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in adverse work conditions, varying from very hot to very cold.
• Able to work in very wet environments as well as very dry environments.
• Physically capable of standing, shoveling and performing other types of physical work for long periods of time.
• Capable of working long shifts under adverse conditions (up to 16 hours a day, and up to 14 days in a row).
• Ability to safely perform work using high pressure water shotguns (up to 40,000 PSI) with back thrust up to 6o pounds of thrust.
• Ability to safely handle up to a 6-inch vacuum hose (with up to 6,500 cubic feet of air moving thru the hose per minute, traveling at speeds of up to 160 MPH).
• Medically and physically capable of wearing respirator while performing the above listed work.
• 100% ability to stay focused on surrounding hazards at all times while performing job requirements in extremely hazardous work environments (i. e. steel mills, power plants, refineries, chemical plants, etc).

HPC-Industrial and its subsidiaries affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. HPC-Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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