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Director Facility Engineering

Clean Harbors
Kingsland, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026
Clean Harbors is looking for a Director of Facility Engineering, Re-Refineries, to join our team! The Director will provide engineering oversight, control, and project management for design, permitting, installation, and start-up of new processes and equipment. Supports Operations and Maintenance with equipment failure troubleshooting and process improvements.

Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, energy and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com.

Clean Harbors offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 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 401K with company matching component
  • Own part of Clean Harbors with our 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

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
  • Assist in preparing capital budgets and monitoring performance to budgets for periodic updates; track project expenditure for controlled projects, and provide periodic summary; Help facility and/or facilities in developing inputs for annual capital project needs at plants and help prepare budget for senior management review.
  • Provide process-engineering support for operation and maintenance needs of facilities; Coordinate engineering support required for facility operating permits and periodic renewals related to existing processes and proposed additions/modifications.
  • Assist compliance department personnel with all engineering related permit submittal such as detail design, specifications, drawings development, and document preparation.
  • Assist purchasing in negotiating pricing and contractual agreements with vendors. Provide technical expertise and guidance on the procurement of parts and components for process equipment.
  • Provide in depth knowledge, review, and comment facility drawings, such as P&ID's, civil, electrical and mechanical drawings working to keeping them current with the ongoing changes in the facilities.
  • Provide engineering review, comment, and approvals for Management of Change (MOC) and documentation under PSM program and other situations dictated by company policy.
  • Work with engineering management to coordinate and prioritize other facility engineering activities and workloads to best suit project work load and/or facility needs.
  • Assist other engineering personnel in area of engineering expertise and review work.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related required.
  • 7-10 years of experience. Alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Experience with in-depth knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines: design engineering experience in waste industry, waste processing experience utilizing various treatment technologies, experience with hazardous waste plant design and construction.
  • In depth knowledge and understanding of Hazardous waste plant design and equipment selection.
  • Knowledge of specific types and manufactures of process equipment, process instrumentation, plant piping and valves, pumps, material of construction, coating systems fire detection and controls, material handling, and sizing equipment.
  • Ability to fully understand fixed and variable cost structure and be able to develop return on investment.
  • Knowledge of all RCRA and other applicable code requirements for plant engineering and project development.
  • Understanding and ability to analyze financial statements.
  • Knowledge and experience in accounting practices and procedures.
  • Ability to travel 10%.

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

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

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

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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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