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Tank Cleaning Technician II

Clean Harbors, Inc., Deer Park, TX, United States


HPC-Industrial powered by Clean Harbors is seeking a traveling Tank Cleaning Technician II to join their safety‑conscious team. The Technician operates a variety of mechanical and manual servicing equipment—including centrifugal systems for industrial waste management and tank cleaning—while following HPC’s established methods, policies, practices, procedures and applicable regulations.

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

Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only)

Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Positive and safe work environments

Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Responsibilities

Ensuring Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.

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.

May be required to perform physically strenuous duties such as removal of product or sludge while in the tank wearing HazMat PPE.

Additional duties as assigned.

Working Environment

Plant environment.

Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

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

Ability to work in an industrial setting, refinery, petrochemical, utilities, pulp and paper mills, etc.

Ability to work outside in all elements and conditions, inside confined spaces with full HazMat apparel including breathing air lines or respirators.

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, and we provide the safest, most efficient operational experience for our customers and the most comprehensive training and career development for our employees.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Job Identification: 159912

Category: Field Technicians

Posting Date: 2026-04-24

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Environmental Technicians

Locations: 900 Georgia Avenue

Pay Range: $14.9 - $34.62 Hourly

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