Environmental Compliance Process Engineer — Hazardous Waste Incineration

About the role

At Clean Harbors’ Kimball, NE Incineration facility, you’ll put your Chemical Engineering background to work ensuring our operations meet every permit condition, recordkeeping obligation, and reporting deadline. In this Environmental Compliance Process Engineer role, you’ll partner closely with the Compliance Manager to strengthen our site-wide compliance program while supporting day-to-day plant activities.

Schedule and pay: 45 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. start; compensation targeted at 80K+ depending on experience.

Why you’ll love working here

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority—and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages with comprehensive health benefits after 30 days
• Group 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan—own part of the company
• Generous paid time off, company-paid training, and tuition reimbursement
• Growth and development opportunities at every career stage

A day in the life

• Support the Compliance Manager with regulatory/monitoring reports, permit amendments and updates, and RCRA/OSHA training modules.
• Conduct on-site inspections and compliance reviews across the incineration operation.
• Maintain and audit facility compliance records; perform quality checks on processes, reports, and data.
• Revise and verify CAD P&IDs for accuracy to support various programs and projects.
• Assist with quarterly ambient sampling (soil, rainfall, air), and perform QA review of lab results.
• Report incidents/accidents to the Compliance Manager and help track corrective actions.
• Lead customer and regulator tours to explain site operations and safeguards.
• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer and oversee the facility’s radiation safety program.
• Interpret permit conditions/limitations; help prepare, update, and submit permits.
• Monitor evolving laws and guidance by reviewing corporate compliance Q&A updates.
• Pitch in on general office needs—field calls professionally and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Other duties as needed to support the success of the Kimball, NE team.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• Team-first mindset with strong communication and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of pumps, fluid transfer, and control systems
• Experience in operations environments or a strong desire to learn them
• Data analysis ability using Excel, Python, or similar tools to inform decisions
• Related background in operations engineering, project management, or process engineering
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and computer-generated reports
• Process simulation familiarity preferred (ASPEN, HYSYS, ChemCAD)
• Valid Driver's License
• Punctual and dependable attendance
• Respirator fit test upon hire- clean shaven face required (mustache okay!)
• Background check, drug screen and physical- required
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including F1-OPT work authorization.

Tools and technologies

• ASPEN, HYSYS, ChemCAD
• Excel and Python for data analysis
• Project management and process engineering methodologies
• CAD P&IDs

Core proficiencies

• Chemical Engineer
• Environmental Compliance
• permits
• RCRA/OSHA

An updated resume, including your most recent employer, is required for consideration.

Apply

Join us and help make green work. Apply at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/

Legal and compliance notices

**Notice of Contingency: **Any offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and, where applicable, a job-related physical examination to determine fitness for duty. Drug testing includes screening for cannabis/marijuana. A positive result for illegal drug use or the misuse of controlled substances may result in withdrawal of the employment offer, consistent with company policy and applicable safety-sensitive requirements.

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

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including F1-OPT work authorization.

Additional information

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 a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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.