Refinery Operator (3rd Class Stationary Engineer) - Breslau

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Breslau; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Union-based position

12-hour shifts

Competitive wages

RRSP with company matching

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Training & tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

Safety-Kleen in Breslau, Ontario, is seeking a refinery operator (3rd Class Stationary Engineer) to join a safety-conscious team. Responsibilities include monitoring oil processing and maintaining processing units while ensuring compliance with safety and government regulations.

The role offers 12-hour shifts in a Continental Pattern within a union environment, starting at $37.53/hour. Benefits include health coverage after 30 days, RRSP with company matching, stock purchase program, PTO,

Qualifications

• 3rd Class Stationary Engineer Certificate mandatory.
• Attention to detail.
• Outstanding verbal/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of process equipment (Pumps, Motors, Valves, Piping, Instrumentation).
• Computer skills.
• Emergency response experience.
• Self motivating team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate computerized control panel from a central control room to monitor and optimize physical and chemical processes for several processing units.
• Assesses specifications and controls continuous operation of petroleum refining and processing units to produce products, such as lubricating oils, by methods including distillation, absorption, extraction, adsorption, thermal and catalytic cracking.
• Reads processing schedules, operating logs, test results of oil samples, and laboratory recommendations to determine changes in equipment controls required to produce specified quantity and quality of product.
• Moves and positions controls, such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms on control panels to control process variables by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units.
• Train staff as required.
• Actively engage and participate in safety audits/programs, including permit writing, inspection forms, etc.
• Other duties assigned by management from time to time

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal/written communication

Process equipment knowledge

Computer skills

Emergency response

Self-motivating team player

Job description

Safety-Kleen in Breslau, Ontario, is currently looking for a refinery operator (3rd Class Stationary Engineer) to join their safety-conscious team! Refinery operators are responsible for monitoring oil processing, adjusting and maintaining processing units and equipment in the plant while maintaining compliance with all safety and government regulations.

Why work for Safety-Kleen?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts in a Continental Pattern
• Competitive wages, this is a union based position, starting at $37.53
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group RRSP with company matching component;
• Eligible to participate in the employee company stock purchase program;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate computerized control panel from a central control room to monitor and optimize physical and chemical processes for several processing units;
• Assesses specifications and controls continuous operation of petroleum refining and processing units to produce products, such as lubricating oils, by such methods as distillation, absorption, extraction, adsorption, thermal and catalytic cracking;
• Reads processing schedules, operating logs, test results of oil samples, and laboratory recommendations to determine changes in equipment controls required to produce specified quantity and quality of product;
• Moves and positions controls, such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables (i.e flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, catalyst, and chemicals) by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units (ie. heaters, furnaces, compressors, exchangers, reactors, fractionators, absorbers, strippers, and towers);
• Train staff as required;
• Actively engage and participate in safety audits/programs, including, but not limited to, permit writing, inspection forms, etc.;
• Other duties assigned by management from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3rd Class Stationary Engineer Certificate mandatory;
• Attention to detail;
• Outstanding verbal/written communication skills;
• Knowledge of process equipment (Pumps, Motors, Valves, Piping, Instrumentation);
• Computer skills;
• Emergency response experience;
• Self motivating team player;

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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 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 [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly and equal opportunity employer.

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.

Job Identification: 166067 Category: Plant & Facilities Posting Date: 2026-09-16 Job Schedule: Full time Job Function: Re-refinery Equipment Operator Locations: 300 Woolwich Street South