Full-Time

Chemical Engineer

Updated on 7/29/2026

Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors

10,001+ employees

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Compensation Overview

$29.3k - $77.8k/yr

+ Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Sidney, NE, USA

In Person

On-site role in Kimball, Nebraska; rotating day/night shifts.

Category
Process Engineering
Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • Chemical Engineering Bachelor's Degree is required
  • Advanced chemical knowledge required
  • Flexibility to work rotating shift(s) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Ability to work in adverse environments (cold/heat)
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • DOT Training
  • Proficiency in Windows based applications
  • Valid Driver's License required
  • Respirator fit test upon hire—clean shaven face required (mustache okay)
  • Background check, drug screen and physical required
  • Must work rotating shifts Days/Nights
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; no visa sponsorship available
Responsibilities
  • Ensure health and safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
  • Develop a production plan for the incineration unit and follow through with inspections to ensure successful achievement of production goals
  • Directly oversee the scheduling of waste materials into the facility
  • Develop sequences for the Operations Manager(s) and/or Supervisors
  • Complete all required paperwork associated with tracking the waste
  • Ensure all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines and compliance parameters
  • Responsible for problem-solving when results fall outside of mandated specifications
  • Responsible for month-end inventory reconciliation and management
  • Work closely with plant management to implement operational improvement strategies to maximize efficiencies throughout the unit
  • Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • 3 years of industrial operations experience preferred
  • Willing to train recent College Grads

Clean Harbors provides environmental and industrial services across North America, focusing on hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, and maintenance for a wide range of clients including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Its offering works by delivering on-site and remote services through service contracts, emergency response fees, and waste disposal charges, supported by an extensive network of facilities and specialized equipment to ensure safe, compliant waste handling. The company differentiates itself through its large scale, broad service mix, and emphasis on meeting stringent environmental compliance and safety standards for demanding customers. Its goal is to grow its market presence and service offerings to be a leading, dependable partner for essential environmental services in North America.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Norwell, Massachusetts

Founded

1980

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PFAS revenue pipeline grows 25%-35% in 2026 after EPA incineration approval
  • Terra Nova acquisition adds five Southeast CWT facilities for $225 million
  • 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $1.27 billion amid landfill surge

What critics are saying

  • OSHA $602,938 fine for willful safety violations causing employee death in January 2026
  • Recurring EPA and Nebraska penalties at Kimball incinerator risk permit revocation
  • High valuation at 34.3x-36.6x forward P/E creates collapse risk if guidance misses

What makes Clean Harbors unique

  • Owns scarce, permit-heavy hazardous waste infrastructure across North America
  • Integrates cradle-to-grave waste management with 900 branch locations
  • Largest global re-refiner of used oil via Safety-Kleen subsidiary

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
Ticker Report
Jun 26th, 2026
Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC Makes New Investment in Clean Harbors, Inc. $CLH

Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Clean Harbors, Inc. (NYSE:CLH – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm acquired 2,156 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $618,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares […]