Manager Refinery Operations

Clean Harbors

USonsite$62k-$192k/yrPosted Jun 22, 2026
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About the role

Safety-Kleen Systems , in Wichita , KS , is hiring for Refinery Operations Manager , to join their safety conscious team! This Manager will need to have strong leadership skills to see over operations, re-fining processes to include associated Tank Farms and Utilities. Main point of contact between Shipping & Receiving, Maintenance and our Laboratory Groups. Ensure Health & Safety, quality, environmental and production goals are met. Manage operating expenditures for catalyst, chemicals, supplies and utilities. Monitors, manages, and reports overall production of refinery verses plan.

Why work for Safety-Kleen?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!

Leader in environmental products and services

Competitive pay and benefits

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days

401K

Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Positive and safe work environments

Budget cost for re-refinery process chemicals, catalyst, supplies, utilities

Manages the selection of hydro treating catalyst 5%

Participates in shutdown planning activities, process troubleshooting, monitoring and analysis of process data

Key player in lines of communication between management and the operations group staff

Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, evaluation and discipline of staff

Ensures process operation within safe operating limits, compliance with all regulatory, permit and corporate

Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements and ISO quality standards

Oversee and participate in ongoing preparation, revision and approval of SOP's for refinery

Review and update training plans

What does it take to work at Safety-Kleen?

Bachelor Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Preferred

5 to 7 years’ experience in a Petroleum or Chemical Processing Industry

Strong technical aptitude in refining operations preferred

Experience in a metrics based environment

Ability to analyze KPIs and adjust strategy to meet organizational goals

The ability to influence, motivate and communicate with all levels of an organization

Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Change Leadership a plus!

Computer savvy!

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 and its subsidiaries are 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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Compensation

This Operations role pays $62k-$192k/yr. Within typical range for operations roles in United States.

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