Job Description
HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is looking for a Travel LDAR Technician III to join their safety conscious team at various customer sites! The Travel LDAR Technician III 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 - $25.00-$30.00/hourly based on experience 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 Travel This is a 100% Travel position - traveling to a specific clients locations in MS, AL, FL, and GA. Daily Per Diem when traveling. Accommodations arranged by company. Responsibilities Key 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. Skills And Experience Minimum of 2 years of Leak Detection and Repair experience, in an industrial setting – Refinery, Petro-Chemical, Utilities, Pulp and Paper Mills, etc., required 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. Must be able to work under extreme climate conditions (excessive high heat index of 95+ degrees Fahrenheit, 98% humidity & subzero weather conditions) relative to geographic location. Must be able to withstand exposure to dust, chemical & environmental, fumes (chemical & fluids), exhaust & highly pressurized fluids. Physical Stamina: Ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, climb ladders/scaffolding (sometimes up to 100 ft), and lift up to 60 lbs. Qualifications What does it take to work for HPC-Industrial? High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver’s license TWIC, preferred Confined space entry & 10 Hour OSHA Training (preferred). Strong mechanical aptitude and able to work independently. About HPC-Industrial 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