Job DescriptionSafety-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.
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.
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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.
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