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Clean Harbors
Long Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026

About the role

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors,  is looking for a Centrifuge Operator to work at various customer locations, and to join their safety conscious team! This team member is responsible for providing support during industrial tank cleaning operations which will entail following all site-specific safety guidelines and protocols; as we all, following instructions from the site supervisory personnel and various other responsibilities. The Industrial Tank Cleaner serves as representative of HPC-Industrial in creating a continuous working relationship with clients/customers. Transitioning Military, this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills and training as you return to civilian life.  


 

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 

  • Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • 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 

Key Responsibilities: 


  • Ensures Health and Safety is 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 enab le 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; 

  • 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.  

 

Required 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. 


What does it take to work for HPC-Industrial?  


  • 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

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