Job Req ID:  5842
Date:  Aug 27, 2026
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe East Chicago
Location: 

East Chicago, IN, US, 46312

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Plant Field Services Technician - 1st Shift

Description: 

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses dedicated to creating a more sustainable planet and making a real impact on human wellbeing. In the US, we lead the way in recycling and the circular economy, managing diverse environmental challenges sustainably.

 

Our East Chicago, IN facility is the heart of our operations and our largest processing hub, where innovation and teamwork drive meaningful environmental solutions. Join us in this dynamic location to be part of shaping a sustainable future.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Location: East Chicago, IN
  • Schedule/Shift: 1st Shift (Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
  • Pay: $21- $24 per hour
  • Weekly Pay Available!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) matching!  

What will you do? Make an impact!

As a Field Services Technician you will provide tank cleaning and remediation services to all departments within plant on a scheduled, strategic basis and take direction from the Plant Field Services Manager and Plant Field Services Project Lead.  The position requires the individual to be available for after-hour call-ins due to equipment emergencies, unforeseen remediation needs and situations of the like as business needs dictate.   

 

Key Job Responsibilities

 

  • Adhere to all regulations, standards, and internal policies, to ensure Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
  • Clean tanks, distillation units, solid distillation systems and other applicable plant-based equipment  
  • Perform routine maintenance on applicable equipment within department  
  • Perform cleaning and remediation activities within plant departments  
  • Required to participate in mandatory after-hour call-ins as business needs dictate (unforeseen spills, equipment blockages etc.)
  • Prepare  and operate hydro-blasting equipment in preparation for routine tasks and projects in addition to breaking down and placing in storage upon project/task completion
  • Ensure cleanliness of designated task or work area upon each job/project completion
  • Obtain and maintain confined space certification
  • Perform work within confined space settings as needed
  • Utilize a standard respirator and supplied air respirator while performing applicable functions/tasks  
  • Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience cleaning/remediating equipment within an industrial site
  • Minimum one (1) experience cleaning above ground tanks
  • Experience with on-site operation of Tank Cleaning in a chemical plant or refinery.   
  • Valid driver’s license or State I.D.
  • Must successfully complete 40 hour HAZWoper training.
  • Must successfully pass a company physical and wear a respirator.
  • Must be able to physically perform duties while wearing person protective equipment.
  • Must able and willing to travel 5-10% within Midwest processing region
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work the schedule for which you are hired
  • Ability to work on-site as described in the job description
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English

What’s in for you?

 

Why Tradebe is Right for You

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Generous vacation and sick plans
  • Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
  • 401k Retirement  match
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
  • Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Great work environment and culture
  • And MORE!

 

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

 

 


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