Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector - Environmental Services

Clean Harbors seeks a Tank Inspector to perform inspections, testing, and certification of aboveground storage tanks for industrial and environmental clients. Working within the Inspection, Certification & Quality Control department, you will assess tank integrity, document findings, and ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards. The role involves field inspections, interpreting codes (API/ASTM), preparing detailed reports, and collaborating with project teams. You'll support Clean Harbors' safety-first, sustainability-focused culture while contributing to critical environmental protection projects across North America.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external inspections of aboveground storage tanks for corrosion, deformation, and structural integrity
• Perform NDT methods (e.g., UT, MT, PT) to evaluate tank shell, floor, and roof conditions
• Interpret and apply relevant codes and standards (e.g., API 653, API 650, STI, ASTM)
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, condition assessments, and repair recommendations
• Verify contractor repair work and perform post-repair inspections and testing
• Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures, including HAZWOPER and confined space entry protocols
• Document and maintain inspection records for regulatory and client compliance
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to plan inspection scopes and schedules
• Identify potential environmental and safety risks and escalate as appropriate
• Travel regularly to client sites and work in field/on-site conditions, sometimes in adverse weather

Required Skills

• Aboveground storage tank inspection
• API 653 code interpretation
• Nondestructive testing (UT, MT, PT)
• Industrial safety and HAZWOPER procedures
• Confined space entry and monitoring
• Technical report writing and documentation
• Reading engineering drawings and isometrics
• Corrosion assessment and thickness evaluation
• Use of inspection tools (UT gauges, pit gauges, etc.)
• Regulatory and environmental compliance knowledge