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This role provides classroom instruction, regulatory training, commercial driver development, and hands-on practical awareness training focused on industrial vacuum services, high-pressure water-blasting, automated cleaning technologies, and associated field operations. Training activities are delivered through a combination of classroom learning, computer-based instruction, outdoor practical exercises, equipment demonstrations, and simulated field environments.
The Trainer plays a critical role in developing workforce readiness by ensuring employees understand operational procedures, hazard recognition, equipment fundamentals, regulatory requirements, and company expectations before progressing into field mentorship and competency assessment programs.
Working closely with Academy Operations, Program Managers, Operations Leadership, HSE, and field mentors, the Trainer helps establish a consistent training experience and supports the development of a highly skilled workforce across North America.
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
Industrial Services Operations Training
- Deliver standardized training programs supporting operations across multiple business lines.
- Facilitate classroom and practical training focused on safe work practices, operational awareness, hazard recognition, and workforce readiness.
- Deliver company-developed curriculum and training programs in accordance with established standards.
- Reinforce operational excellence, safety culture, professionalism, and teamwork throughout all training activities.
- Prepare employees for successful integration into field operations and mentorship programs.
Industrial Vacuum Services Training
- Deliver classroom and practical awareness training related to industrial vacuum operations.
- Instruct employees on vacuum truck components, system fundamentals, equipment capabilities, and operational limitations.
- Demonstrate proper vacuum setup, hose management, material transfer operations, equipment inspections, and shutdown procedures.
- Reinforce safe work practices associated with vacuum operations, including confined space considerations, line-of-fire hazards, energy isolation, communication protocols, and environmental controls.
- Facilitate hands-on exercises utilizing vacuum equipment and supporting tools in controlled training environments.
- Promote safe operation around positive displacement blowers, filtration systems, vacuum tanks, and associated equipment
High-Pressure Water blasting Training
- Deliver classroom and practical awareness training related to high-pressure and ultra-high-pressure water blasting operations.
- Instruct employees on system components, pump fundamentals, pressure generation, hose management, tooling selection, and operational procedures.
- Demonstrate proper equipment setup, inspection, startup, operation, and shutdown activities.
- Reinforce critical safety controls associated with high-pressure water, including exclusion zones, communication requirements, line-of-fire awareness, emergency shutdown procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Facilitate practical training exercises utilizing water blasting equipment and supporting accessories.
- Promote understanding of hazard recognition and risk mitigation associated with high-pressure operations.
Automated & Specialty Water blasting Systems Training
- Deliver awareness and operational training on specialty water blasting technologies and automated cleaning systems.
- Facilitate training on automated and semi-automated tooling systems designed to reduce employee exposure to high-pressure hazards.
- Demonstrate proper setup, operation, inspection, and maintenance requirements for specialty tooling and automation systems.
- Reinforce safe operating practices associated with remote-operated and automated cleaning technologies.
- Support organizational initiatives focused on innovation, automation, and exposure reduction within Industrial Services operations.
Commercial Driver Development
- Deliver training supporting the development of CDL/Class A/Class 1 operators.
- Facilitate instruction related to commercial vehicle inspections, defensive driving, hours-of-service requirements, transportation compliance, and safe vehicle operation.
- Conduct practical vehicle familiarization activities and driver development exercises.
- Coach employees on professional driving behaviors and company vehicle operating expectations.
- Support employees preparing for internal driver qualification requirements and external licensing examinations where applicable.
Regulatory & Compliance Training
- Deliver regulatory and compliance-based training programs as authorized and qualified.
- Facilitate occupational health and safety, environmental, transportation, and industry-specific compliance training.
- Ensure training is delivered in accordance with applicable legislation, certification requirements, and company standards.
- Maintain required instructor certifications and qualifications.
Learner Development & Coaching
- Provide coaching and constructive feedback throughout training activities.
- Identify employees requiring additional development, support, or remediation.
- Communicate learner participation, engagement, and readiness observations to leadership as required.
- Encourage safe work habits, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Support employee development throughout the onboarding and training process.
Training Administration
- Complete attendance records, training documentation, learner evaluations, and associated administrative requirements.
- Ensure all training records are completed accurately and submitted within required timelines.
- Support training audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requirements.
- Coordinate with Training Coordinators to ensure training records remain accurate and current.
Equipment & Training Yard Management
- Maintain training equipment, vehicles, tools, automation systems, and practical learning resources.
- Conduct inspections of training equipment and facilities before use.
- Support setup and teardown of practical exercises and field simulations.
- Ensure training yards and learning environments remain safe, organized, and operationally representative,
Continuous Improvement
- Provide feedback regarding curriculum effectiveness, learner performance trends, and training opportunities.
- Support development of new industrial services training programs and practical exercises.
- Participate in instructor development and train-the-trainer initiatives.
- Assist with standardization efforts across all Training Academy locations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Adult Education, Operations, Transportation, or a related field is considered an asset.
Experience
- 1-5 years of Industrial Services operational experience.
- Demonstrated experience in industrial vacuum operations and/or high-pressure water blasting operations.
- Experience operating commercial vehicles and industrial equipment preferred.
- Previous training, mentoring, coaching, or leadership experience preferred.
- Experience working with automated cleaning technologies and specialty tooling considered an asset.
Certifications
- Clean Driver's abstract required for light duty fleet operation.
- Valid CDL license preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required instructor certifications.
- Industry-specific certifications as required by assigned training programs.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of Industrial Services operations.
- Thorough knowledge of vacuum and high-pressure water blasting safety practices.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, and coaching abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to instruct both classroom and outdoor practical training activities.
- Strong organizational and administrative capabilities.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. 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, Clean Harbors 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/.
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.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Job Identification: 164867
Category: Human Resources
Posting Date: 2026-09-22
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Training & Development
Locations: 900 Georgia Avenue
Pay Range: 39000.00 - 111086.00 Annually
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