Project Manager IS Senior for Chemical Cleaning

About Thompson Industrial Services

Thompson Industrial Services, a Clean Harbors company, is North America’s premier provider of industrial cleaning and environmental services. We support critical infrastructure across upstream, midstream, downstream, and utility sectors with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority—we live it 3-6-5
• Competitive wages
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. only)
• Paid time off, training, and tuition reimbursement
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Positive, safety-first work environment

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority—we live it 3-6-5
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits (after 30 days)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. only)
• Paid time off, training, and tuition reimbursement
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Positive, safety-first work environment

• Lead the full lifecycle of a chemical cleaning project; including planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout
• Execute projects across critical applications such as:
  • Refinery turnarounds and shutdowns (exchangers, desalters, tanks, pipelines)
  • Petrochemical and chemical plant maintenance (pickling, passivation, contamination removal)
  • Midstream pipeline and asset cleaning (chemical circulation, fouling removal)
  • Power Generation asset cleaning (turbines, lubrication oil systems, boilers)
  • Pulp and Paper turnarounds (boilers, evaporators, piping networks)
• Develop detailed work plans, procedures, schedules, and resource plans
• Coordinate field crews, equipment, subcontractors, and logistics to ensure efficient execution

• Apply expertise in chemical cleaning processes, including:
  • Scale, corrosion, and fouling removal
  • Hydrocarbon decontamination and degassing
  • Pickling and passivation for asset protection
  • Cleaning of heat exchangers, reboilers, pipelines, contractors, and process equipment
• Select appropriate chemical solutions, cleaning methods, and circulation processes
• Troubleshoot field challenges and optimize cleaning performance

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and enforce strict adherence to H&S policies
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all federal/state regulations
• Conduct hazard assessments (JHAs), safety audits, and incident investigations
• Partner with H&S leadership to mitigate risks and ensure safe execution in high-hazard environments

• Prepare project estimates, budgets, and proposals, including scopes, schedules, and cost breakdowns
• Track change orders & Billing
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and revenue growth

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring strong relationship management
• Provide technical consultation and tailored cleaning solutions to meet customer needs
• Support business growth by identifying new opportunities within existing and prospective accounts
• Deliver clear communication including project updates, reports, and documentation

• Lead, supervise, and mentor field personnel, fostering a high-performance, safety-driven culture
• Provide direction to meet operational, financial, and safety goals
• Support workforce development and training

• Maintain accurate and complete records, including:
  • Work plans and procedures
  • Daily project reports and site logs
  • Safety and compliance documentation
  • Financial tracking and forecasting
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready and aligned with company standards

• 5+ years of experience in chemical cleaning operations
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale industrial cleaning projects in oil & gas, refining, or chemical industries
• Strong understanding of chemical cleaning processes and industrial equipment
• Experience with cost estimating, budgeting, and financial oversight
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,…