Director, Facility Engineering – Re-Refineries

Clean Harbors; Kingsland (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Director of Facility Engineering, Re-Refineries, to lead engineering oversight, design, permitting, installation and startup of new processes and equipment across refineries. You will support Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting and process improvements.

This role requires 7–10 years in waste industry engineering, in-depth knowledge of hazardous waste plant design and cost management, and the ability to travel 25–50%.

Qualifications

• Experience leading facility engineering in the waste or industrial services sector.
• Strong background in design, permitting, and startup of new processes.
• Proven ability to manage capital projects and budgets.
• Familiarity with RCRA and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to travel 25–50% and deliver cross-site coordination.
• Knowledge of P&ID, electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight for design, permitting, installation and startup of new processes and equipment.
• Support Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Assist in preparing capital budgets and monitoring project expenditures.
• Coordinate engineering support for facility operating permits and renewals.
• Review MOC documentation under PSM and update related drawings.
• Coordinate with procurement on parts, pricing and vendor contracts.
• Prioritize facility engineering activities to match project workloads.

Skills

Project management

Engineering oversight

Permitting & compliance

Budgeting & ROI

Cross-functional collaboration

Hazardous waste knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Director of Facility Engineering, Re-Refineries, to lead engineering oversight, design, permitting, installation and startup of new processes and equipment across refineries. You will support Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting and process improvements.

This role requires 7–10 years in waste industry engineering, in-depth knowledge of hazardous waste plant design and cost management, and the ability to travel 25–50%.