Refinery Operator I

Safety-Kleen; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Safety-Kleen is seeking a Refinery Operator for our East Chicago, IN facility. This role prioritizes refinery operations or wastewater treatment and requires flexibility to work all shifts, including days, swings, and graveyards.

This is a union position with a starting wage of $25.98 per hour. The successful candidate will emphasize health and safety, sample from process equipment and tanks, prepare samples for lab analysis, handle shipping/receiving documents, and operate a forklift while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• TWIC card required.
• 1-3 years plant/industrial experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Oil and gas experience is a plus.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights.
• Computer literate and able to use IPAD.
• MS Office familiarity (Excel/Word/Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health and safety; follow safe work practices.
• Sample from process equipment and tanks; unload caustic.
• Prepare samples, submit for lab analysis, and enter data.
• Complete shipping and receiving documents.
• Conduct daily inspections per environmental permits and MARSEC requirements.
• Operate a forklift.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Safety-consciousness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

IPAD usage

MS Office Suite

Job description

Safety-Kleen is seeking a Refinery Operator to join our team in East Chicago, IN. This position will focus on refinery operations or wastewater treatment plant as a priority task at the facility. This is a Union position starting at $25.98 The employee will need to be flexible to work all shifts, days, swings, and graveyards as needed.

Why work for Safety-Kleen?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage
• 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

• 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
• responsible for sampling from various process equipment and tanks, loading and off loading caustic from tankers
• Prepare the sample, submit for lab analysis, and enter data in the computer system for tracking and accounting
• Accurately complete various shipping and receiving documents
• Perform daily inspections as required by environmental permits and MARSEC (USCG) requirements related to Homeland Security
• Use a forklift
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card is mandatory
• 1-3 Years experience in a plant or industrial environment preferred
• 1-3 years in a production driven environment preferred
• Wastewater treatment plant experience a plus!
• Ability to trace lines and knows hazards of chemicals.
• 1+ years forklift experience preferred
• Oil and gas experience is an asset!
• Mechanically inclined or familiar with general tools
• Computer literate and can operate an IPAD
• Punctal for work
• MS Office Suite – Excel, Word and Outlook
• Follow direction and take initiative
• Must be able to work in the elements
• Must be able to work at heights
• Lift up to 50lbs, climb, stoop, bend, stand for long periods

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 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 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.

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