The Opportunity
Clean Harbors in Reserve, Louisiana is seeking a Field Technician Intern to join our safety-focused team. This internship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting real projects that contribute to business priorities across our environmental, energy, and industrial services operations. This opportunity is for our Summer 2027 Internship Program .
As part of our Industrial Services internship program, this opportunity will be based at an HPC Industrial or Thompson Industrial location in Reserve, LA, Powered by Clean Harbors. This is an onsite, field-based internship and is not a remote opportunity . Interns should expect to spend significant time working in the field alongside our teams and traveling to customer and project sites to gain hands-on exposure to our Industrial Services operations. This position is for our Summer 2027 Internship program!
Interns will work alongside experienced field professionals, gain exposure to industrial cleaning and field operations, and develop practical skills that support their academic and early career goals.
Start Date:
Start Dates for our Summer 2027 internships are May 17th and May 24th of 2027
Why Intern with Clean Harbors?
Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Competitive Pay - Earn $20.00 per hour while gaining industry experience.
Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.
Our internship program is designed to provide:
Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;
Experience through meaningful, hands-on work that supports real business priorities;
Education about the environmental & industrial services industry and Clean Harbors' operations;
Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
Assist experienced technicians with the setup, operation, and monitoring of industrial cleaning equipment, including pumps, hoses, and circulators, in accordance with training and safety procedures;
Support equipment inspections and help identify potential deficiencies with hoses, pumps, connections, circulators, and work areas prior to beginning a job;
Assist with basic equipment maintenance and the installation or repair of components such as valves, caps, hoses, pump gaskets, and related equipment;
Gain hands-on exposure to industrial field operations while learning to safely work around heavy equipment and in a variety of industrial environments;
Follow established procedures, job instructions, and safety requirements while working collaboratively with field technicians, supervisors, and other team members.
What does it take to intern with Clean Harbors?
Currently pursuing a degree or technical education in Industrial Technology, Process Technology, Mechanical Technology, Agriculture, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Chemical Technology, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology , or a related field at an accredited college, university, or technical school program;
Strong interest in gaining hands-on experience within industrial services, field operations, or environmental services;
Ability to understand and follow specific procedures, directions, and safety requirements;
Ability to work collaboratively in a field-based team environment and communicate effectively with technicians and supervisors;
Willingness and ability to work in industrial environments that may include outdoor conditions, loud environments, temperature extremes, confined spaces, and work around heavy equipment;
Ability and willingness to prepare and deliver an end-of-internship presentation highlighting key experiences, projects, accomplishments, and learnings from the internship;
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and handling up to 50 pounds and performing activities such as standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, and kneeling for extended periods.
Want to learn more about starting your career with Clean Harbors?
As a Clean Harbors intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside field teams and operational leaders who support environmental and industrial services across North America. Your day may include time at a facility or project site, participating in safety briefings, observing operational processes, and learning how teams safely manage environmental services and hazardous materials.
Interns may also assist with project coordination, review operational data, and support team initiatives that help keep operations running safely and efficiently. Throughout the internship, you will gain practical exposure to the people, processes, and safety culture that drive Clean Harbors' work in the field.
About Clean Harbors:
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 apply for this opportunity, visit: https://careers.cleanharbors.com/intern-co-op-programs
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.
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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