Centrifuge Operator

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of mechanical and manual servicing equipment for industrial services, waste management, and tank cleaning following HPC established methods, policies, practices and procedures and applicable regulations.
• Serves as representative of HPC-Industrial in creating a continuous working relationship with clients/customers.
• Maintains Health and Safety as the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Hands on operation of Centrifuge performance to meet customer expectations.
• 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.
• Able 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.
• May be required to perform physically strenuous duties such as removal of product or sludes while in the tank wearing HazMat PPE.
• Additional duties as assigned.

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.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years verifiable centrifuge experience on 2 or 3 phase centrifuges; 3 phase centrifuge experience.
• Required knowledge of maximum Centrifuge feed capacities.
• Required knowledge of conditioning Centrifuge feed stock such as polymer injection and various chemical additives.
• Valid TWIC required or ability to obtain TWIC.
• Valid driver's license.

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 experience for our customers and the most comprehensive training and career development for our employees. HPC-Industrial is an equal opportunity employer.