Intern Field Operations- Incineration Blends Chemist

Company: Clean Harbors
Location: Kimball
Posted on: March 1, 2025

Job Description:

***Regional candidates only from NE, CO, SD and WY will be considered, if you are outside of the area, please apply to an internship in your area ***

We Build with Passion- Clean Harbors Kimball, NE NEW Incineration unit is seeking an Intern- Incineration Blends Chemist will learn about planning operations associated with the high-temperature destruction of hazardous and non-hazardous materials through the company's industrial incinerator located in Kimball, NE. We pay 100% student housing for the Summer '25 and $25 per hour paid weekly.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  • Ensuring that 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
  • Assist in the production plan for the incineration unit and follow through with inspections to ensure successful achievement of production goals
  • Learn about the scheduling of waste materials into the facility
  • Perform sequences for the Operations Manager(s) and/or Supervisors
  • Learn about all required paperwork associated with tracking the waste
  • Learn about all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines and compliance parameters
  • Perform problem-solving when results fall outside of mandated specifications
  • Assist with 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
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    • Currently a Jr./Sr. Pursuing Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering from an accredited US University- required
    • Advance Chemical knowledge required
    • Industrial operations experience preferred, but not required
    • Computer skills and proficiency with office applications (i.e. MS Excel and Outlook)
    • Ability to interview onsite in Kimball, NE prior to offer (we don't cover travel expenses)
    • Candidate must have excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks
    • Must have strong logic and problem-solving skills
    • Individual must show leadership skills, be self-motivated with a good work history, a good attendance record and be able to work in a team environment
    • Ability to work in team environment
    • Ability to perform multiple tasks
    • Respirator fit test upon hire- clean shaven face required (mustache okay!)
    • Ability to successfully complete a background check, drug screen (including cannabis) and physical
    • Valid Driver's License- required
    • ***Regional candidates only from NE, CO, SD and WY will be considered, if you are outside of the area, please apply to an internship in your area ***
    • 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. No international students considered at this time.
      
      Join our team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at: careers.cleanharbors.com-Keyword search: Kimball, NE
      
      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 service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.
      
      Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.---
      
      Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.
      
      Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company
      
      *CH #LI-CT1

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