Centrifuge Operator

Centrifuge Operator Industrial Tank Cleaning

Westlake, LA, Houston, TX & Alexandria, LA

Full Time, Traveling Crew

Must be willing to travel

Company Profile

HPC Industrial, a Clean Harbors company, is the premier industrial tank cleaning and environmental services company in North America. 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.

Job Description

The Centrifuge Operator will provide support to work during Industrial tank cleaning operations which will entail following all site-specific safety guidelines and protocols; as well as, following instructions from the site supervisory personnel.

Furthermore, as a representative of the company, the Environmental Technician will carry out all tasks with a clean appearance and professional demeanor.

Job Requirements

· Must be 21 years of age or older

· Must be able to get to and from airport or other meeting point where the company will provide transportation to and from the job site.

· Must be willing to travel for up to 2 months at a time

· Must be able to pass a background check

· Must be able to pass a hair follicle, breath, and urine drug tests.

· Must be willing to work up to 84 hours weekly.

· Must be able to perform manual labor such as picking up and carrying loads of 50 lbs. or more.

· Must be dependable and always maintain a good work ethic.

· Must be able to wear full HazMat PPE and enter a confined space for extended periods of time.

· Must have a TWIC card

· Must have at-least two years verifiable centrifuge experience

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.

· Transporting, carrying, and connecting hoses, fittings, pumps, and other site related equipment

· Monitoring and operation of special equipment such as pumps, breathing air equipment, and tools to enable the cleaning of tanks.

· Operate equipment according to procedures and safe practices

· Ability to follow orders from site supervisory personnel

· Donning and doffing HazMat PPE and entering confined spaces to aid in the cleaning of large storage tanks.

· Hands-on operation of Centrifuge performance to meet customer expectations

· Operate equipment according to procedures and safe practices

· Required knowledge of maximum Centrifuge feed capacities

· Required knowledge of conditioning Centrifuge feed stock such as polymer injection and various chemical additives

· Operation of special equipment, such as air diaphragm and positive displacement pumps.

· Perform routine maintenance on company equipment being used on the job.

· Additional duties as assigned

Working Environment:

· Industrial setting, refinery, petrochemical, utilities, pulp and paper mills, etc.

· Outside in all elements and conditions.

· Inside of confined spaces with full HazMat apparel including breathing air lines or respirators

Skills and Experience:

· Refinery tank cleaning is preferred; however, offshore, drilling, chemical handling, military experience is also acceptable.

· At-least 2 years verifiable centrifuge experience on 2 or 3 phase centrifuges

· 3 phase centrifuge experience preferred

Salary:

· Dependent on experience

Benefits:

· 401K plan with a company match

· Medical, vision and dental insurance

· Paid sick time

· Paid vacation time

· Long term and short-term disability

· Employee referral bonuses

· Discounts at various Automotive suppliers

· Hotel, rental car, and travel discounts

· Wellness discounts

· Tuition reimbursement

· Worksite Per diem pa

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Experience:

• Training & development: 1 year (Required)
• Hazmat: 1 year (Required)
• Military: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TWIC Card (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road