Manager Refinery

Safety-Kleen is looking for a Refinery Manager to join our safety conscious team! The Refinery Manager is responsible for leadership of the operations of used oil re-refining process including associated tank farms and plant utilities functions. The main point of contact between shipping/receiving, maintenance and laboratory groups, ensuring health and safety (H&S), quality and environment, and production goals are met. The role manages operating expenditures to stay within budget, builds high performing operations teams, mentors and trains staff, and assures that all company and site-specific processes and procedures are followed.

Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, energy and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. Customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end‑to‑end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services.

Through its Safety‑Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re‑refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial, and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and India. For more information, visit

• Competitive annual salary
• Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• RRSP, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off
• Company paid certifications, licenses and training

• Monitors, manages and reports overall production of refinery versus plan.
• Budget cost for re‑refinery process chemicals, capital projects, supplies, utilities, etc.
• Manages the selection of hydro treating catalyst.
• Participates in shutdown planning activities, process troubleshooting, monitoring and analysis of process data.
• Key player in lines of communication between management and the operations group staff.
• Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, evaluation and discipline of staff.
• Ensures process operation within safe operating limits, compliance with all regulatory, permit and corporate EH&S requirements and ISO quality standards.
• Oversee and participate in ongoing preparation, revision and approval of standard operating procedures (SOP's) for refinery.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering/mechanical engineering is required.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• P&L experience.
• Experience in refining environment.
• Operational experience.
• Able to maintain accuracy of system and report information.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Time management skills.
• Prior leadership/management experience.
• Financial analysis experience.
• Business planning and strategy experience.
• Technical knowledge.
• Ability to travel 10%-25%.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.