Director of Rail Operations

The Director of Rail Operations is responsible for the oversight of all rail transportation. The Director is responsible for safely moving lubricating oil and specialty products from multiple re-refineries to customer locations and the movement of used motor oil from multiple locations to the re-refineries. This individual will also be responsible for planning and managing a fleet of rail cars.Position is located in Norwell, MA.Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, energy and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit .Clean Harbors offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including:Competitive annual salary Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotionHealth, Dental and Life Insurance401k, tuition reimbursement, and paid time offCompany paid certifications, licenses and trainingBachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business Administration or related required.7-10 years of relevant experience.Knowledge of RCRA, DOT, & FRA regulations/laws.Knowledge of the rail / marine industries.Logistics experience.Proficiency in Windows based applications.Ability to handle multiple tasks.Good communication (written/verbal) skills.Organizational and Interpersonal skills.Ability to travel 10-25%.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.Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at .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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.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.#CH#LI-JC1Ensuring 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.Responsible for direct management of the Central Rail Team.Ensure that all rail shipments are executed properly. Includes paperwork submittal, rail car tracking, assignment of rail STCC codes and WIN WEB system use. Support MIS on WIN system development for optimal rail tracking / management.Manage the Company rail fleet efficiently. Controls and adjusts rail carpools as needed within the network. Assigns cars to required locations. Strong knowledge of rail related DOT shipping requirements.Controls the lease of rail assets including lease payments and proper fleet size. Obtains and return equipment as needed and in accordance with best financial practices.Utilizes the rail assets to drive down transportation costs. Utilizes cycle time reports Rail Pool sizing to ensure highest utilization of rail assets.Works directly with respective sales teams to build out solutions for base, blended and byproduct customers.Direct interaction with the railroads to obtain pricing, negotiate contracts, develop loading and unloading facilities and reduce demurrage. Supports all rail requests for pricing and project business.Daily direct contact with all Clean Harbors rail shipping / receiving facilities to ensure most efficient processes.Works with compliance department to ensure safe handling procedures in place for all rail shipments. Investigates and institutes corrective actions as needed.May be assigned additional duties not listed above based on business needs.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-09