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Refinery Operator I

Clean Harbors
East Chicago, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2025

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Refinery Operator I with a positive attitude to join our East Chicago, IN team! Responsible for sampling from various process equipment and tanks, loading and off-loading caustic from tankers.

Why work for Safety-Kleen? 

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5
  • Competitive Union wages, plus weekly overtime opportunities
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 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
  • 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
  • Other duties as required
  • 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
  • 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. PEOPLEMAKE 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 eci@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company

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