Field Technician Intern IS | Summer 2027

Qualifications

• 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:

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.