Chemical Cleaning Technician

About Vecta Environmental Services

Vecta Environmental Services, LLC is a leading provider of industrial cleaning, hydroexcavation, waste management, and environmental services supporting refineries, petrochemical facilities, manufacturing plants, and industrial operations across the Gulf Coast and surrounding regions.

Vecta Environmental Services, LLC is a leading provider of industrial cleaning, hydroexcavation, waste management, and environmental services supporting refineries, petrochemical facilities, manufacturing plants, and industrial operations across the Gulf Coast and surrounding regions. Vecta is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality industrial services while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and workforce safety. Our success is driven by our people, our strong safety culture, and our focus on building long-term partnerships with our customers.

At Vecta, we believe in developing our employees, creating growth opportunities, and fostering a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

The Chemical Services Technician plays a key role in field operations, supporting the execution of chemical cleaning, decontamination, and industrial service projects within refinery and petrochemical environments. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role involving the setup and operation of circulation systems, chemical application, and equipment used to clean and restore critical infrastructure such as heat exchangers, towers, vessels, and piping systems
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• Assist with the setup, layout, and teardown of chemical cleaning systems including hoses, pumps, tanks, and temporary piping.
• Support mobilization and demobilization of equipment at job sites.
• Perform bolt-up, hose connections, and system alignment for circulation operations.

• Operate pumps, circulation units, and industrial cleaning equipment.
• Assist with startup, monitoring, and shutdown of cleaning systems.
• Support vapor phase and liquid chemical cleaning processes.

• Assist with mixing and handling of cleaning chemicals, surfactants, and solutions.
• Follow procedures to ensure proper application and effectiveness of chemical treatments.
• Maintain compliance with all chemical safety and handling standards.

• Adhere to all OSHA, company, and client safety requirements.
• Participate in daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and safety briefings.
• Wear required PPE and follow all safety protocols in hazardous environments.

• Complete job tickets, safety documentation, and operational logs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of trucks, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with basic maintenance and inspection of equipment.

• Experience
  • Experience in industrial services, chemical cleaning, construction, or labor-intensive environments preferred.
  • Entry-level candidates welcome; on-the-job training provided.
• Technical & Mechanical Skills
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to work with industrial equipment.
  • Understanding of pumps, hoses, and fluid systems is a plus.
• Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull 50–75 lbs.
  • Comfortable working in outdoor environments, elevated areas, and confined industrial spaces.
• Reliability & Work Schedule
  • Willingness to work variable schedules, including nights, weekends, and overtime.
  • Ability to travel to job sites across the Gulf Coast region.
• Credentials
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • TWIC Card required for refinery access.

Vecta Environmental Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Vecta provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.