Project Manager IS Senior for Chemical Cleaning

About Thompson Industrial Services

Thompson Industrial Services, a Clean Harbors company, is North America’s premier provider of industrial cleaning and environmental services. We support critical infrastructure across upstream, midstream, downstream, and utility sectors with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and operational excellence.

 

Why Work for Thompson Industrial Services?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority—we live it 3-6-5
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits (after 30 days)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. only)
• Paid time off, training, and tuition reimbursement
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Positive, safety-first work environment

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Operations

• Lead the full lifecycle of a chemical cleaning project; including planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout
• Execute projects across critical applications such as: 
  • Refinery turnarounds and shutdowns (exchangers, desalters, tanks, pipelines)
  • Petrochemical and chemical plant maintenance (pickling, passivation, contamination removal)
  • Midstream pipeline and asset cleaning (chemical circulation, fouling removal)
  • Power Generation asset cleaning (turbines, lubrication oil systems, boilers)
  • Pulp and Paper turnarounds (boilers, evaporators, piping networks)
• Develop detailed work plans, procedures, schedules, and resource plans
• Coordinate field crews, equipment, subcontractors, and logistics to ensure efficient execution

Technical & Operational Expertise

• Apply expertise in chemical cleaning processes, including: 
  • Scale, corrosion, and fouling removal
  • Hydrocarbon decontamination and degassing
  • Pickling and passivation for asset protection
  • Cleaning of heat exchangers, reboilers, pipelines, contactors, and process equipment
• Select appropriate chemical solutions, cleaning methods, and circulation processes
• Troubleshoot field challenges and optimize cleaning performance

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and enforce strict adherence to H&S policies
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all federal/state regulations
• Conduct hazard assessments (JHAs), safety audits, and incident investigations
• Partner with H&S leadership to mitigate risks and ensure safe execution in high-hazard environments

Financial & Commercial Management

• Prepare project estimates, budgets, and proposals, including scopes, schedules, and cost breakdowns
• Track change orders & Billing
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and revenue growth

Client & Business Development

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring strong relationship management
• Provide technical consultation and tailored cleaning solutions to meet customer needs
• Support business growth by identifying new opportunities within existing and prospective accounts
• Deliver clear communication including project updates, reports, and documentation

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, supervise, and mentor field personnel, fostering a high-performance, safety-driven culture
• Provide direction to meet operational, financial, and safety goals
• Support workforce development and training

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and complete records, including: 
  • Work plans and procedures
  • Daily project reports and site logs
  • Safety and compliance documentation
  • Financial tracking and forecasting
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready and aligned with company standards

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience in chemical cleaning operations
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale industrial cleaning projects in oil & gas, refining, or chemical industries
• Strong understanding of chemical cleaning processes and industrial equipment
• Experience with cost estimating, budgeting, and financial oversight
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field
• Experience supporting: 
  • Refinery turnarounds and shutdowns
  • Pipeline cleaning and commissioning
  • Petrochemical facility maintenance
• Experience with ERP/project tracking systems

 

Success Profile

• Demonstrates strong safety leadership in high-risk industrial environments
• Successfully delivers complex projects on time, within budget, and to client specifications
• Brings deep technical knowledge of chemical cleaning applications
• Builds trusted client relationships and drives repeat business
• Maintains strong financial discipline and operational accountability
• 40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.
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• Join our safety focused team today!  To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/.
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• 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.
• Clean Harbors is 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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