IS Technician - Reserve Louisiana

Company: Clean Harbors
Location: Reserve, Louisiana
Posted On: 05/03/2024

Thompson Industrial Services, Powered by Clean Harbors, in Reserve, LA is looking for a E nvironmental Technician I to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

Position Type: Full-Time (with Benefits)

Work Environment: Industrial, outdoor setting

Work Location: Reserve, LA

Work Schedule: 40 Hour work week or as needed by facilities

Travel: 70%

Why work for Thompson Industrial?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive hourly rates with weekly overtime and paid travel!
• Positive and safe work environments.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career!
• Per Diem Offered; Branch pays for travel arrangements (Hotel/Airfare)
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  
  • Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
  • Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
  • Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
  • Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations
  • Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
  • Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
  • Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
  • Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
  • Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
  • Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods
  • Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
  • Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
  • Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
  • Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary
  • Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
  • Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
  • Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
  • Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
  • By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials
    
    Physical demands:
    
    
    • Must be able to wear protective clothing or equipment. This includes, but is not limited to Nomex coveralls, a black 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, 98% humidity 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 Thompson Industrial?
      
      
      • Reliable transportation
      • Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities
      • This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
      • Perform physical functions per job requirements
      • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
        
        Preferred Qualifications:
        
        
        • Valid Driver's license
        • Previous relevant labor experience
          
          40 years of sustainability in action.
          
          Thompson Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Thompson Industrial is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.
          
          Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/
          
          For additional information about driver career opportunities, please call us at 1-833-32-DRIVE (1-833-32-37483)
          
          We thank all those interested in joining the Thompson Industrial team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.
          
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