Refinery Engineer

Safety-Kleen in Breslau, Ontario is looking for a Refinery Engineer to join our safety-focused and high-performing team. In this role, you will lead and manage capital and operational projects that support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our refinery.

As a key member of the team, you will oversee project execution from planning through completion, coordinate contractors and internal resources, and help drive continuous improvement across the facility. If you're a results-oriented engineer who thrives in a collaborative industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Why work for Safety-Kleen?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive salary, starting at $115k/year
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group RRSP with company matching component;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Eligible to participate in the employee company stock purchase program;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of capital projects, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget;
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and technical specifications to support refinery improvement initiatives;
• Provide engineering support to Operations and Maintenance teams, including equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and outage planning;
• Coordinate project activities with Operations, Maintenance, Health & Safety, Compliance, and external contractors;
• Manage contractors and vendors, including procurement of equipment and services, to ensure project objectives are met;
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines, providing regular updates to plant leadership;
• Support regulatory compliance by maintaining awareness of applicable permits, codes, and environmental requirements;
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings, and records related to facility modifications and capital projects;
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve plant performance, safety, reliability, and operational efficiency;
• Perform other engineering and project-related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical related discipline); Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset;
• 5 to 10 years of engineering experience in a refinery, chemical processing, or industrial manufacturing environment;
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects from concept development through execution and commissioning;
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and other engineering and project management tools;
• Strong understanding of refinery equipment, systems, and process operations;
• Knowledge of process instrumentation, piping systems, valves, pumps, materials of construction, coating systems, fire protection systems, and facility infrastructure;
• Experience developing engineering designs, technical specifications, and project documentation;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with a focus on operational reliability and continuous improvement;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, maintenance, and leadership teams;

• Working knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements within an industrial setting.

   

Wondering what to expect in starting your career with Safety-Kleen?  Click Here to view a Day in the Life Video! 

 

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 are a 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 ™ 

Join our safety focused team today!  To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.safety-kleen.com/careers. 

We thank all those interested in joining the Safety-Kleen team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role. 

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 ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.  

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly and equal opportunity employer. 

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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