Chemical Cleaning Operator

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Position: Chemical Cleaning Operator Location: Sulphur, LA Job :404 # of Openings:1

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 Operator is responsible for supporting the execution of industrial chemical cleaning and decontamination projects at refinery and petrochemical facilities. This role involves the setup, operation, and monitoring of specialized equipment used to circulate chemical solutions through industrial systems such as heat exchangers, towers, vessels, and piping systems. Operators work closely with supervisors and project teams to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all safety, environmental, and client requirements.

• Assist with the layout, setup, and connection of temporary circulation systems including pumps, hoses, manifolds, and tanks.
• Operate high‑volume pumps and circulation equipment used during chemical cleaning operations.
• Support system startup, monitoring, and shutdown procedures.

• Assist with the preparation, mixing, and circulation of cleaning chemistries such as acids, degreasers, and oxidizing solutions.
• Monitor chemical cleaning processes to ensure proper flow rates, pressures, and temperatures.
• Follow procedures to ensure effective removal of scale, fouling, and contaminants from industrial equipment.

• Follow all company and client safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and respiratory protection when required.
• Participate in daily safety meetings, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and safety briefings.
• Ensure proper chemical handling, spill prevention, and environmental compliance.

• Maintain accurate logs related to chemical concentrations, circulation times, and equipment readings.
• Assist supervisors in documenting job progress and operational conditions.
• Support compliance with client and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Work closely with supervisors, operators, and project managers to ensure efficient project execution.
• Support mobilization and demobilization of equipment at job sites.
• Assist with general maintenance and cleaning of equipment and work areas.

• Industry Experience
  • Experience in industrial cleaning, chemical services,…