Refinery Operations Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

Safety-Kleen Canada is looking for a Refinery Operations Manager for our used oil re-refinery in Breslau, ON. This role evaluates plant performance, implements recommendations for reliability improvements and cost optimization, and champions initiatives in support of long-term sustainable profitability of the refinery. You will be responsible in overseeing the operations of the used oil re-refining process including associated tank farms and utilities functions. Main point of contact between Shipping/Receiving, Maintenance and the Laboratory groups. Ensure health and safety, quality and environment and production goals are met. Manages operating expenditures ie. catalyst, chemicals.

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 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
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Key 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;
• Provides hands on leadership and management of refinery operations;
• Ensures process operation within safe limits, compliance with all regulatory, permit, and corporate EHS requirements and ISO quality standards;
• Delivers best-in-class operational performance through standardization, continuous improvement, and sharing of best practices; Implements continual improvement plans and projects;
• Oversees and participates in ongoing preparation, revision, and approval of refinery SOPs;
• Participates in shutdown planning activities, process troubleshooting, monitoring and analysis of process data;
• Monitors, manages, and reports overall production of refinery;
• Responsible for budget costs related to process chemicals, supplies and utilities;
• Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, evaluation and discipline of staff.

What does it take to work for Safety-Kleen?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical and/or Mechanical Engineering preferred;
• Previous experience in a petrochemical environment required;
• 10+ years managing plant related operations;
• Strong leadership and influencing skills;
• Willing to drive change and improvement;
• Willing to actively participate in the field and troubleshoot;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer proficiency.

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 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 ™

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.

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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