Refinery Operator - 3rd Class Stationary Engineer

Clean Harbors in Breslau, Ontario, is currently looking for Refinery Operator (3rd Class Stationary Engineer Certificate ) to join their safety-conscious team! Refinery operators will be responsible to monitor oil processing, adjust and maintain processing units and equipment in the plant while maintaining compliance with all safety and government regulations. Why work for Clean Harbors? Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5! Schedule: 12 hour shifts in a Continental Pattern Competitive wages starting at $44.59/hr Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment. Group RRSP with company matching component. 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 Operate computerized control panel from a central control room to monitor and optimize physical and chemical processes for several processing units. Assesses specifications and controls continuous operation of petroleum refining and processing units to produce products, such as lubricating oils, by such methods as distillation, absorption, extraction, adsorption, thermal and catalytic cracking. Reads processing schedules, operating logs, test results of oil samples, and laboratory recommendations to determine changes in equipment controls required to produce specified quantity and quality of product. Moves and positions controls, such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables (i.e flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, catalyst, and chemicals) by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units (ie. heaters, furnaces, compressors, exchangers, reactors, fractionators, absorbers, strippers, and towers) Train staff as required. Actively engage and participate in safety audits/programs, including, but not limited to, permit writing, inspection forms, etc. May be assigned additional duties not listed above based on business needs. Qualifications Attention to detail. 3rd Class Stationary Engineer Certificate High School + specialized training or 1 year college: science/ engineering/ related technical field. Basic math knowledge. Verbal/written communication skills Knowledge of process equipment (Pumps, Motors, Valves, Piping, Instrumentation) Computer skills Emergency response experience Over 40 years of sustainability in action. 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. We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however, only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role. 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 [email protected] 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. #SK

Monitor and optimize physical and chemical processes for petroleum refining units using computerized control panels. Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with safety and government regulations while producing specified oil products.

Requires a 3rd Class Stationary Engineer Certificate and a high school diploma or college education in a technical field. Candidates must have knowledge of process equipment and experience in emergency response.

• Health benefits coverage • Group RRSP with company matching • Paid time off • Company paid training • Tuition reimbursement

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• Petroleum Refining
• Process Control
• Distillation
• Chemical Processing
• Equipment Maintenance
• Safety Auditing
• Emergency Response
• Computerized Control Panels
• Technical Communication
• Basic Mathematics

• Engineering
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Environmental & Sustainability

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level