Chemical Process Operator – Industrial Oil Decontamination and Regeneration

Chemical Process Operator – Industrial Oil Decontamination and Regeneration

Sanexen is seeking a Chemical Process Operator for its Varennes installations.

The Chemical Process Operator plays an essential role in the treatment, decontamination, and regeneration of industrial oils and contaminated fluids. In an industrial environment focused on performance and environmental protection, the incumbent ensures the safe and optimal operation of treatment units while monitoring process parameters, quality standards, and strict health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations. The role directly contributes to operational reliability and continuous process improvement.

• Operate and monitor treatment and regeneration units for industrial oils and contaminated fluids;
• Monitor process parameters using control and instrumentation systems;
• Perform routine inspections of equipment (pumps, filters, separators, tanks, etc.);
• Adjust operational parameters to optimize process performance and quality;
• Participate in equipment start-up, shutdown, and securing procedures;
• Take samples and perform quality control tests on treated products;
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability;
• Strictly apply health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

Sought Profile

• Experience in an industrial, chemical, or fluid treatment environment;
• Training in industrial processes, chemistry, mechanics, or instrumentation;
• Strong interest in industrial processes, applied chemistry, and environmental issues;
• Comfort working with industrial equipment and control systems;
• Ability to analyze situations and solve technical problems;
• Interest in mechanics, instrumentation, and production environments;
• Team spirit, rigor, autonomy, and sense of responsibility;
• Availability to work evening shifts;
• Motivation to grow in a dynamic industrial environment focused on environmental performance.

Assets

• Knowledge of control and automation systems;
• Experience in continuous production or manufacturing environments;
• Training in health and safety (WHMIS, TDG, or equivalent);
• Experience with pumping, filtration, or industrial fluid separation equipment.

Proficiency in French and English:
Given the diversity of our team and the need to work with local, pan-Canadian, and international clients and partners, the ability to understand and communicate in both languages is required.

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a respectful and equitable work environment for all.

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Choosing SANEXEN means:

• Competitive compensation;
• Benefits that meet your needs;
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth;
• Projects and challenges that align our DNA and your passion;
• A dynamic environment where everyone works toward shared goals.

SANEXEN - Over 40 years of innovative environmental solutions

A North American leader in environmental services, SANEXEN has been delivering sustainable, customized, and cutting-edge solutions for over four decades. Our areas of expertise include site remediation, management of regulated materials, risk assessment, dredging, dewatering, industrial effluent treatment, PFAS removal, and much more.

What sets us apart? Our passionate multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and environmental specialists who innovate every day to tackle the most complex environmental challenges facing the industrial, municipal, and government sectors.

Working at SANEXEN means contributing to meaningful projects in a workplace where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your growth is supported.

Here, you are part of a committed team building a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future — for everyone.