Director, Facility Engineering SK – Project Leader

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health benefits coverage

Group 401K with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Generous paid time off

Company paid training and tuition

Positive and safe work environments

Opportunities for growth and developm

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Director of Facility Engineering to lead lifecycle management of projects, coordinate with internal and external teams, and drive successful execution from idea through completion.

The role requires a chemical engineering background, 5–7 years of experience, and strong skills in project management, CAD, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel up to 50% may be required. Competitive benefits accompany this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related required.
• 5-7 years of experience. Alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Ability to bridge cross functional boundaries within an organization, ability to make decisions in an adverse situation.
• Conflict resolution, ability to support team development, ability to travel, strong business acumen.
• Strong computer skills.
• CAD knowledge and experience in construction and project management.
• Ability to travel 25%-50%.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• Manage projects from idea phase through completion. Provide status updates, identify shortcomings/delays and work towards resolution.
• Identify and coordinate with appropriate team members to ensure group consensus.
• Assists with new facility acquisition and provides training to help integrate facilities/personnel with existing SK systems.
• Assists with recurring training to keep personnel up to date on system integration and processes.
• Coordinate with technical team to update relevant documents; PDS, TDS, etc.
• Negotiate resources, budgets, schedules, scope.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making under pressure

Travel willingness

Strong business acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Construction experience

Project management

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Director of Facility Engineering to lead lifecycle management of projects, coordinate with internal and external teams, and drive successful execution from idea through completion.

The role requires a chemical engineering background, 5–7 years of experience, and strong skills in project management, CAD, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel up to 50% may be required. Competitive benefits accompany this leadership position.