Industrial & Environmental Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Since 2010, BioVac Industrial Services has been a trusted leader in Environmental & Industrial cleaning solutions, serving industrial, manufacturing, landfills, RNG & Biogas plants, Water plants, and process facilities across the United States.

Headquartered in Austintown, Ohio, our team brings over 75 years of combined expertise, ensuring rapid, reliable, and safe service. At BioVac, we prioritize customer satisfaction, safety, and employee support, making us the ideal partner for industrial & environmental cleaning solutions.

Why BioVac Industrial Services

• Comprehensive Training & Career Growth – No prior experience? No problem! We provide hands-on training to help you build a rewarding and challenging career in industrial cleaning and blasting.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Enjoy a full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a Matching 401K.
• Supportive Team Environment – Work alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork, safety, and innovation.
• Exciting Work & Travel Opportunities – Experience varied job sites and overnight travel (up to 50%, sometimes less sometime more. As we are a client driven company), adding diversity and adventure to your career.

Core Functions

As an Environmental Technician, you will be learning in an apprentice fashion. You will play a crucial role in performing industrial and environmental cleaning by operating specialized equipment such as vac trucks, jetters, 20k blasters, pressure washers, etc. in order to clean tanks, process pipelines, lagoons, sediment ponds, perform confined space entry, fill, swap and service RNG/BIOGAS media beds, tanks and vessels and various other industrial and environmental cleaning duties that our clients require. We are looking for people who are self-driven and dedicated to improvement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating water jetting & blasting equipment to clean industrial infrastructure, various equipment and facility components.
• Using Vac Truck in order to clean vessels, pits, tanks, ponds, lagoons and other various industrial & environmental facilities and their infrastructure, site cleanup, debris and sludge removal.
• Perform Confined Space Entry in order to perform Tank Cleaning.
• Use of hand tools.
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment to ensure proper functionality and longevity.
• Adhering to strict safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, safety goggles, and gas meters.
• Inspecting surfaces and equipment before and after cleaning to ensure quality standards are met.
• Reporting maintenance needs or equipment damage to supervisors promptly.
• Collaborating with maintenance teams to coordinate cleaning and blasting activities efficiently.
• Assisting in training new employees on company procedures as needed.

General Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with environmental & industrial cleaning is a plus but not required training provided!
• Understanding of safety procedures and regulations.
• Physical stamina and dexterity to handle demanding tasks.
• Basic mechanical skills and troubleshooting ability are a plus.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues and supervisors.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in outdoor industrial environments, which may include exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals.
• Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• Ability to work various shifts and weekends as needed.
• Overnight travel required up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to work 8-12 hour shifts, more if required on occasion.