Refinery Operator I

CleanHarborsEast Chicago, IN
Onsite

About The Position

Safety-Kleen is seeking a Refinery Operator to join our team in East Chicago, IN. This position will focus on refinery operations as a priority task at the facility. This is a Union position starting at $25.47. The employee will need to be flexible to work all shifts, days, swings, and graveyards as needed. 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.

Requirements

  • 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

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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage
  • Generous paid time off
  • company paid training
  • tuition reimbursement

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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