Director Facility Engineering, SK

Clean Harbors
Elgin, IL

Who this role is best for

Candidates with project management experience and technical knowledge in facility engineering will find this leadership role at a hazardous waste management company.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5-7 years of technical and managerial experience in facility engineering
    — “5-7 years of experience. Alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.”
  • Individuals who can lead project execution and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
    — “Manages the execution of assigned projects, including defining, engineering scheduling, tracking, obtaining approvals, and interfacing with internal & external stakeholders.”
  • Candidates with a background in construction and project management using CAD tools
    — “CAD knowledge and experience in construction and project management.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a significant travel commitment, up to 50% of the time
    — “Ability to travel 25%-50%.”
  • The position involves managing lifecycle projects from idea to completion
    — “Manage projects from idea phase through completion.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in lifecycle project management and system integration
    — “Assists with new facility acquisition and provides training to help integrate facilities/personnel with existing SK systems.”
  • Emphasize your ability to resolve conflicts and support team development
    — “Ability to support team development, ability to travel, strong business acumen.”
  • Demonstrate your cross-functional leadership and stakeholder coordination skills
    — “Coordinates with internal and external teams to perform required tasks.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing projects from idea phase through completion
  • providing training to integrate facilities/personnel
  • coordinating with technical team to update relevant documents
Typical background
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field5-7 years of experience in facility engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementFacility EngineeringCross-functional CollaborationDecision MakingConflict ResolutionTeam DevelopmentTravel

Preferred

CAD KnowledgeConstruction And Project ManagementSustainability

Stack & domain

Project ManagementChemical EngineeringCADConstructionTrainingNegotiationBudgetingSchedulingScope ManagementDecision MakingConflict ResolutionTeam DevelopmentCommunicationCustomer ServiceChemicalEnergyManufacturingGovernment

About the role

Original posting from Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors is looking for a Director of Facility Engineering, SK to join our team! The Director is responsible for complete lifecycle management of projects related to finished product. Manages the execution of assigned projects, including defining, engineering scheduling, tracking, obtaining approvals, and interfacing with internal & external stakeholders. Coordinates with internal and external teams to perform required tasks.

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 reimbursementPositive and safe work environments Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Ensuring Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.Manage projects from idea phase through completion. Provide status updates, identify shortcomings/delays and work towards resolution.Identify and coordinate with appropriate team members to ensure group consensus.Assists with new facility acquisition and provides training to help integrate facilities/personnel with existing SK systems.Assists with recurring training to keep personnel up to date on system integration and processes.Coordinate with technical team to update relevant documents; PDS, TDS, etc.Negotiate resources, budgets, schedules, scope.Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related required. 5-7 years of experience. Alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.Ability to bridge cross functional boundaries within an organization, ability to make decisions in an adverse situation.Conflict resolution, ability to support team development, ability to travel, strong business acumen.Strong computer skills.CAD knowledge and experience in construction and project management.Ability to travel 25%-50%.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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