Chemical Engineer- Incineration Supervisor

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Kimball (NE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors Kimball, NE seeks a Chemical Engineer – Incineration Supervisor to lead incineration operations, collaborate with shift teams, and drive safety and compliance improvements. The role reports to the Incineration Manager and focuses on optimizing unit conditions, feed parameters, and operational procedures. NEW GRADS encouraged to apply.

Salary starts at $80k per year DOE. Monday–Friday, 6:30 am start with 9-hour days.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical). NEW GRADS encouraged to apply!
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of pumps, fluid transfer, and control systems.
• Process simulation experience (ASPEN, HYSYS, ChemCAD).
• Experience or desire to gain experience in operations environment.
• Ability to analyze data in Excel, Python, or other applications.
• Related experience in operations engineering, project management or process engineering.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, or computer-generated reports.
• Background checks, drug screen and physical required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures health and safety is the number one priority by following all safe work practices.
• Demonstrates proficiency in incineration operations and board operations.
• Collaborates with shift supervisors, board operators, and technicians to optimize unit conditions safely and compliant.
• Operates the unit under direction of the Incineration Manager with feed parameter details.
• Consults with Engineers to implement operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions.
• Monitors SOPs for maintenance and production and seeks continuous SOP improvements.
• Implements regulatory compliance, resolving operational issues.
• Uses process engineering concepts to propose process or operational improvements.
• Collaborates with Facility Engineering to implement improvements through the MOC process.

Skills

Incineration operations

Leadership

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ASPEN

HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

We Build with Passion- Clean Harbors Kimball, NE Incineration unit is hiring a Chemical Engineer- Incineration Supervisor, reports directly to the Incineration Manager, and collaborates with Shift Supervisors, Board Operators, and Incineration Technicians to improve safety, facility compliance, and production efficiencies associated with operation of the incineration unit. Safety focused, dedicated, and career minded individual wanted. Wage 80k per year DOE. Monday- Friday start time 6:30 am, 9- hour days.

Why Work for Clean Harbors?

• 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that 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
• Demonstrates complete proficiency in incineration operations and incineration board operations.
• Collaborates with shift supervisors, board operators, and facility technicians to achieve optimal unit conditions while maintaining safety and compliance.
• Operates the unit with direction from the Incineration Manager with details outlining feed parameters and unit conditions.
• Confers with Engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information
• Monitors all standard operating procedures for maintenance and production and works to continuously improve SOP's
• Implements regulatory compliance, including permitting, by resolving operational issues
• Utilize process engineering concepts to determine recommendations for process or operational improvement.
• Collaborate with Facility Engineering to implement improvements through the MOC process to execute changes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma or equivalent- required
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical)- NEW GRADS encouraged to apply!
• Ability to work in team environment
• Knowledge of pumps, fluid transfer, and control systems
• Process simulation experience preferred (ASPEN, HYSYS, ChemCAD)
• Experience or desire to gain experience in operations environment
• Ability to analyze data in Excel, Python, or other applications to make informed recommendations
• Related experience, such as operations engineering, project management or process engineering
• Strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, or computer-generated reports
• Mechanically inclined
• Valid Driver's License
• Punctuality and attendance
• Respirator fit test upon hire- clean shaven face required (mustache okay!)
• Background check, drug screen and physical- required
• 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.
• 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.

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

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are 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.

Job Identification: 164230

Category: Plant & Facilities

Posting Date: 2026-09-01

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Plant & Facilities

Locations: 2247 South Hwy 71

Pay Range: $29250.0 - $80,000.0Annually