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Director Of Facility Engineering, Sk

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

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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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Job Info

• Job Identification 166970
• Job Category Plant & Facilities
• Posting Date 10/14/2026, 04:55 PM
• Locations 1502 E Villa St, Elgin, IL, 60120, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Pay Range 82000.00 - 230347.00 Annually
• Job Function Facility Engineering
• Regular or Temporary Regular