Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Facility Operations Supervisor to join ... Able to review all applicable standard operating procedures (SOP's) annually and score ...
Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Facility Operations Supervisor to join ... Able to review all applicable standard operating procedures (SOP's) annually and score ...
Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Facility Operations Supervisor to join ... Able to review all applicable standard operating procedures (SOP's) annually and score ...
Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Facility Operations Supervisor to join ... Able to review all applicable standard operating procedures (SOP's) annually and score ...
... refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include: natural gas gathering, treating ... Must meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification program. * Reviews procedures as ...
... refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include: natural gas gathering, treating ... Must meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification program. * Reviews procedures as ...
... refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include: natural gas gathering, treating ... Must meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification program. * Reviews procedures as ...
... refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include: natural gas gathering, treating ... Must meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification program. * Reviews procedures as ...
... refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include: natural gas gathering, treating ... Must meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification program. * Reviews procedures as ...
... refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include: natural gas gathering, treating ... Must meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification program. * Reviews procedures as ...
CNC Operator 1st Shift
$20.83 - $22.66/hr
This position is responsible for maintaining, setting up, calibrating and operating the CNC ... You'll work to refine and shape high-quality quartz stone with a strong commitment to safety and ...
CNC Operator 1st Shift
$20.83 - $22.66/hr
This position is responsible for maintaining, setting up, calibrating and operating the CNC ... You'll work to refine and shape high-quality quartz stone with a strong commitment to safety and ...
CNC Operator 1st Shift
Greenfield, IN · On-site
$20.83 - $22.66/hr
This position is responsible for maintaining, setting up, calibrating and operating the CNC ... You'll work to refine and shape high-quality quartz stone with a strong commitment to safety and ...
CNC Operator 1st Shift
Greenfield, IN · On-site
$20.83 - $22.66/hr
This position is responsible for maintaining, setting up, calibrating and operating the CNC ... You'll work to refine and shape high-quality quartz stone with a strong commitment to safety and ...
Site Services Technician
East Chicago, IN · On-site
$24/hr
Our Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Site Services Technician to join ... Operators in equipment preparation and jobsite setup. * Operate forklifts and material-handling ...
Site Services Technician
East Chicago, IN · On-site
$24/hr
Our Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Site Services Technician to join ... Operators in equipment preparation and jobsite setup. * Operate forklifts and material-handling ...
Site Services Technician
East Chicago, IN · On-site
$24/hr
Our Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Site Services Technician to join ... Operators in equipment preparation and jobsite setup. * Operate forklifts and material-handling ...
Site Services Technician
East Chicago, IN · On-site
$24/hr
Our Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Site Services Technician to join ... Operators in equipment preparation and jobsite setup. * Operate forklifts and material-handling ...
Production machinery and operating equipment used in the processing of vegetable oil and the production of refined glycerin, liquid packaging standard process. Wears personal protective equipment as ...
Production machinery and operating equipment used in the processing of vegetable oil and the production of refined glycerin, liquid packaging standard process. Wears personal protective equipment as ...
Site Services Technician
East Chicago, IN · On-site
$24/hr
Our Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Site Services Technician to join ... Operators in equipment preparation and jobsite setup. * Operate forklifts and material-handling ...
Site Services Technician
East Chicago, IN · On-site
$24/hr
Our Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Site Services Technician to join ... Operators in equipment preparation and jobsite setup. * Operate forklifts and material-handling ...
Site Services Technician
East Chicago, IN · On-site
$24/hr
Our Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Site Services Technician to join ... Operators in equipment preparation and jobsite setup. * Operate forklifts and material-handling ...
Site Services Technician
East Chicago, IN · On-site
$24/hr
Our Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Site Services Technician to join ... Operators in equipment preparation and jobsite setup. * Operate forklifts and material-handling ...
Site Services Technician
East Chicago, IN · On-site
$24/hr
Our Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Site Services Technician to join ... Operators in equipment preparation and jobsite setup. * Operate forklifts and material-handling ...
Site Services Technician
East Chicago, IN · On-site
$24/hr
Our Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Site Services Technician to join ... Operators in equipment preparation and jobsite setup. * Operate forklifts and material-handling ...
AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE, AIRCRAFT FUELS
$14.75 - $18/hr
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE, AIRCRAFT FUELS
$14.75 - $18/hr
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE, AIRCRAFT FUELS
Gary, IN · On-site
$16 - $19.50/hr
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE, AIRCRAFT FUELS
Gary, IN · On-site
$16 - $19.50/hr
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE, AIRCRAFT FUELS
Terre Haute, IN · On-site
$15.25 - $18.50/hr
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE, AIRCRAFT FUELS
Terre Haute, IN · On-site
$15.25 - $18.50/hr
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE, AIRCRAFT FUELS
Fort Wayne, IN · On-site
$14.75 - $18/hr
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE, AIRCRAFT FUELS
Fort Wayne, IN · On-site
$14.75 - $18/hr
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE, AIRCRAFT FUELS
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$14 - $17/hr
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE, AIRCRAFT FUELS
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$14 - $17/hr
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE, AIRCRAFT FUELS
$15.25 - $18.50/hr
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE, AIRCRAFT FUELS
$15.25 - $18.50/hr
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
Fueling aircraft and operating and maintaining aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems * Enforcing safety and handling precautions * Refining fuel for quality * Supervising fuel farms and ...
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Refinery operators use specialized equipment and machines to transform raw materials into products, such as changing crude oil into gasoline. Most refinery operator jobs are in the oil industry, but other sectors, including the food industry and the metals industry, also utilize refinery operators. As a refinery operator, your primary responsibilities are operating equipment safely, monitoring meters and gauges, and meeting production goals for your area.
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| Aspect | Refinery Operator | Process Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Typically requires OSHA safety training, possibly a high school diploma or equivalent | Often requires technical certifications or associate degree in process technology |
| Work Environment | Works in refinery plants, operating machinery and monitoring equipment | Works in processing units, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment |
| Industry Usage | Commonly employed in oil refineries and chemical plants | Found in refineries, chemical manufacturing, and processing facilities |
Refinery Operators and Process Technicians both work in refinery environments, but Refinery Operators focus on operating and monitoring equipment, while Process Technicians handle troubleshooting and maintenance tasks. Both roles require safety training and are essential for efficient plant operations.
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6.8
Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
37th of 72 rated recycling and waste
Job description
Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Facility Operations Supervisor to join their safety conscious team. Responsible for front line leadership supervision of plant operations including refinery operations, shipping and receiving, maintenance, blending, and wastewater operations depending on the department he/she is associated with. Supervisor who can read and interpret P&IDs, understand process flow, and translate that into operating procedures and safe work practices, unit operations, and procedure development are part of the day-to-day.
90k+ DOE, salary with premium pay, OT for salaried, 6a- 3p M-F, OT required some weekends, travel between plant and leased property sorting construction equipment issuing permits. Convert to Refinery Operations rotating 4/12-hour shift days, night, weekend 6a-6p 6p-6a.
**Updated resume including most recent employer required for consideration**
Why work for Safety-Kleen?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
- Group 401K with company matching component
- Own Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- High School or equivalent required
- 5 to 7 years operation experience preferred
- Department of Transportation (DOT) training
- Petroleum, Chemical Industrial Operator experience
- Forklift training
- Leadership skills/ability.
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Able to review all applicable standard operating procedures (SOP's) annually and score satisfactorily on quizzes.
- Proficiency in Windows based applications.
- Plant operations experience.
- Plant supervision experience.
- Knowledge of scanning applications, EOM scanning SOP's, VPI / Pick sheets
- Proficiency in multiple site-specific plant operations.
- Updated resume including most recent employer required for consideration
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including F1-OPT work authorization.
**Updated resume including most recent employer required for consideration**
Notice of Contingency: Any offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and, where applicable, a job-related physical examination to determine fitness for duty. Drug testing includes screening for cannabis/marijuana. A positive result for illegal drug use or the misuse of controlled substances may result in withdrawal of the employment offer, consistent with company policy and applicable safety-sensitive requirements.
Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.
Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact eci@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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- Ensures 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
- Performs supervision of department and site-specific plant operations, including, but not limited to, truck and rail loading/unloading, refinery operations, tank farm operations, wastewater treatment, scanning applications for Waste tracking.
- Supervises and mentors multiple Plant Foremen/Employees and plant operations.
- Acts as the recognized subject matter expert in their area(s) of responsibility.
- Ensures that employees follow and maintain all applicable Health and Safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures, and all other site-specific policies and procedures and holds employees accountable when they do not.
- Ensures that supervised operations/ employees understand and have ownership for area specific permit required compliance standards
- Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment in their areas of responsibility.
- Spearheaded the commissioning and operational handover of a Solvent De-asphalting (SDA) refinery unit, while managing construction onboarding, dewatering permitting, inventory conversion, and daily process operations.
- Other duties as required
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Clean Harbors 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, and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These 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 throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Industry
Environmental consulting services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Norwell, MA, US