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≈ $89k – $167k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Santa Ana)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026. Clean Harbors scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Clean Harbors is an environmental and industrial services company headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts, specializing in the collection, treatment, recycling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, emergency spill response and industrial cleaning. Founded in 1980 by Alan McKim, it runs hundreds of locations and more than 100 waste disposal facilities in the US and Canada, owns Safety-Kleen, the largest re-refiner of used oil in North America, and operates HPC-Industrial. It hires hazmat and field service technicians, chemists, equipment operators, CDL tanker and route drivers, mechanics, and compliance and operations managers.
Facility Operations Manager I Summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Facility Operations Manager I to oversee daily plant operations, including drum processing, tank farm activities, truck loading and unloading, and waste management. This role leads teams across multiple areas and shifts, supports the General Manager with staffing and facility performance, and serves as second in command when the General Manager is absent.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee site operations, which may include drum pumping and dumping, tank farm operations, wastewater treatment, fuels blending, shredder operations, and truck loading and unloading.
  • Ensure waste is routed, tracked, stored, and processed in accordance with DOT segregation requirements, facility permits, and operating procedures.
  • Lead and develop Operations Supervisors, Plant Foremen, and operations employees across multiple areas and shifts.
  • Set daily production goals, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to improve facility throughput and profitability.
  • Partner with the General Manager on hiring, training, employee development, and performance management.
  • Ensure employees follow Health and Safety procedures and hold teams accountable for compliance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • 5-7 years of relevant plant operations experience, including supervisory experience.
  • DOT training required.
  • Knowledge of waste processing, inventory and waste tracking systems, warehousing procedures, and applicable operating standards.
  • Strong leadership, management, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to travel less than 10%.

About Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors 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 services organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining.

We collect more than 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and operate the largest re-refinery capacity in North America, allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons annually.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs while reducing their carbon footprint.

PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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 a reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] 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 pay reflects the starting rate for this position. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and business needs. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package.

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