Operator Oil Recycling Lead

Clean Harbors; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance after 30 +

Company paid certifications and培训

Overtime opportunities

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. is seeking an Operator Oil Recycling Lead in Fallon, NV to operate an oil re-refinery and supervise a team.

You will distill used motor oil into distillates, water, VGO, and asphalt, while leading safety, inspections, and process optimization. Responsibilities include coordinating production, performing field inspections, interfacing with control systems, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in a production driven environment.
• 3+ years in a heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Refinery operations experience is an asset!
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders daily.
• Lift up to 50lbs, work at heights and stand for long periods.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Good housekeeping skills.
• Follow direction and take initiative.
• Works well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Production Optimization- to interpret data and adjust for efficiency
• Inspections- routine field rounds to ensure equipment health, optimization, and data collection
• Control Board functions- Understanding process control, interfacing with FactoryTalk HMI software for plant control adjustments
• Leadership and Oversight- coordinate and supervise work, provide guidance and support and foster teamwork
• Troubleshooting- making sound decisions, resolving operational issues, and addressing process deviations or abnormalities
• Communication- Accurate and timely reporting to management team and interdepartmental planning and coordination
• Training- Staying up to date in learning systems such as SOP, OSHA, and compliance
• May be assigned additional duties not listed above based on business needs

Skills

Lead role experience

Production driven

Heavy industrial

Climb stairs/ladders

Physically fit

Mechanically inclined

Work well in team

Work in all weather conditions

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Our Operator Oil Recycling LEAD in Fallon, NV is responsible for operating an oil re-refinery; distilling used motor oil into separate streams of product- light distillate fuels, water, VGO, and asphalt. Performs a range of essential functions to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the refinery including Leadership/Oversight, Inspections, Troubleshooting, Control Board functions, Process Optimization, Safety and Compliance, and Quality Control

Wage: $38-42hr DOE

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance after 30 days of active employment
• Company paid certifications, licenses and training
• Competitive hourly wages with opportunity for overtime
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion
• certifications as assigned, maintain current certifications as needed.
• General Housekeeping

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Production Optimization- to interpret data and adjust for efficiency
• Inspections- routine field rounds to ensure equipment health, optimization, and data collection
• Control Board functions- Understanding process control, interfacing with FactoryTalk HMI software for plant control adjustments
• Leadership and Oversight- coordinate and supervise work, provide guidance and support and foster teamwork
• Troubleshooting- making sound decisions, resolving operational issues, and addressing process deviations or abnormalities
• Communication- Accurate and timely reporting to management team and interdepartmental planning and coordination
• Training- Staying up to date in learning systems such as SOP, OSHA, and compliance
• May be assigned additional duties not listed above based on business needs

QUALIFICATIONS

What does it take to work for Safety-Kleen. a Clean Harbors Family

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year in a lead role preferred
• 3+ year in a production driven environment
• 3+ years in a heavy industrial environment preferred
• Refinery operations experience is an asset!
• Forklift experience preferred
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders daily
• Lift up to 50lbs, work at heights and stand for long periods working at heights, standing for long periods
• Mechanically inclined
• Work in all weather conditions
• Good housekeeping skills
• Follow direction and take initiative
• Works well independently and in a team.

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.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employe

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 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: 167407

Category: Plant & Facilities

Posting Date: 2026-10-20

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Re-refinery Equipment Operator

Locations: 22211 Bango Road

Pay Range: 18.75 - 53.41 Hourly