Project Manager IS Senior for Chemical Cleaning

Clean Harbors

$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in chemical cleaning operations
  • Experience managing large-scale industrial cleaning projects in oil & gas, refining, or chemical industries
  • Strong understanding of chemical cleaning processes and industrial equipment
  • Experience with cost estimating, budgeting, and financial oversight
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments
  • Strong communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full lifecycle of chemical cleaning projects from planning to closeout
  • Execute projects in critical areas such as refinery turnarounds and petrochemical maintenance
  • Develop detailed work plans, procedures, and resource schedules
  • Coordinate crews, equipment, and logistics for efficient project execution
  • Apply expertise in scale, corrosion, and fouling removal processes
  • Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with regulations
  • Maintain accurate documentation for project management, safety, and financial tracking

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in high-hazard environments with a focus on safety
  • Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment that fosters leadership growth
  • Engagement with diverse projects across multiple industry sectors
  • Potential for career advancement within a leading company in the field
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Operations
  • Lead the full lifecycle of a chemical cleaning project; including planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout
  • Execute projects across critical applications such as:
    • Refinery turnarounds and shutdowns (exchangers, desalters, tanks, pipelines)
    • Petrochemical and chemical plant maintenance (pickling, passivation, contamination removal)
    • Midstream pipeline and asset cleaning (chemical circulation, fouling removal)
    • Power Generation asset cleaning (turbines, lubrication oil systems, boilers)
    • Pulp and Paper turnarounds (boilers, evaporators, piping networks)
  • Develop detailed work plans, procedures, schedules, and resource plans
  • Coordinate field crews, equipment, subcontractors, and logistics to ensure efficient execution

Technical & Operational Expertise
  • Apply expertise in chemical cleaning processes, including:
    • Scale, corrosion, and fouling removal
    • Hydrocarbon decontamination and degassing
    • Pickling and passivation for asset protection
    • Cleaning of heat exchangers, reboilers, pipelines, contactors, and process equipment
  • Select appropriate chemical solutions, cleaning methods, and circulation processes
  • Troubleshoot field challenges and optimize cleaning performance

Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Champion a zero-incident safety culture and enforce strict adherence to H&S policies
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all federal/state regulations
  • Conduct hazard assessments (JHAs), safety audits, and incident investigations
  • Partner with H&S leadership to mitigate risks and ensure safe execution in high-hazard environments

Financial & Commercial Management
  • Prepare project estimates, budgets, and proposals, including scopes, schedules, and cost breakdowns
  • Track change orders & Billing
  • Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and revenue growth

Client & Business Development
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring strong relationship management
  • Provide technical consultation and tailored cleaning solutions to meet customer needs
  • Support business growth by identifying new opportunities within existing and prospective accounts
  • Deliver clear communication including project updates, reports, and documentation

Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, supervise, and mentor field personnel, fostering a high-performance, safety-driven culture
  • Provide direction to meet operational, financial, and safety goals
  • Support workforce development and training

Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate and complete records, including:
    • Work plans and procedures
    • Daily project reports and site logs
    • Safety and compliance documentation
    • Financial tracking and forecasting
  • Ensure documentation is audit-ready and aligned with company standards


Qualifications

Qualifications

Required
  • 5+ years of experience in chemical cleaning operations
  • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale industrial cleaning projects in oil & gas, refining, or chemical industries
  • Strong understanding of chemical cleaning processes and industrial equipment
  • Experience with cost estimating, budgeting, and financial oversight
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments
  • Strong communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field
  • Experience supporting:
    • Refinery turnarounds and shutdowns
    • Pipeline cleaning and commissioning
    • Petrochemical facility maintenance
  • Experience with ERP/project tracking systems


Success Profile
  • Demonstrates strong safety leadership in high-risk industrial environments
  • Successfully delivers complex projects on time, within budget, and to client specifications
  • Brings deep technical knowledge of chemical cleaning applications
  • Builds trusted client relationships and drives repeat business
  • Maintains strong financial discipline and operational accountability

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