Refinery Operator II

About the role

We are seeking a safety-minded Refinery Operator II for our East Chicago, IN facility. This role performs and oversees various refinery plant operational duties within an industrial work environment while monitoring and controlling the refining/processing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. Health and Safety is our #1 priority.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor refinery plant equipment and processes according to established procedures and safety protocols.
• Perform routine PM maintenance on refinery plant equipment and troubleshoot any issues as they arise.
• Monitor and maintain process parameters, such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and chemical concentrations, to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor and control refinery plant emissions to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Communicate with other plant personnel and management to coordinate activities and ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card (mandatory).
• 1-3 years experience as manual labor (industrial, refinery, or construction) preferred.
• 1-3 years in a production-driven environment preferred.
• 1+ years forklift experience.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Permit writing preferred.
• Oil and gas experience is an asset.
• Mechanically inclined or familiar with general tools.
• Computer literate and can operate an iPad.
• Punctual, able to follow direction, and take initiative.
• Must be able to work in the elements.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb, stoop, bend, stand for long periods, and work at heights.

Benefits

• Competitive Union wages, plus weekly overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with matching component.
• Positive and safe work environments.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career.

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, is 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 have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America, re-refining more than 150 million gallons annually.