Job Title: Used Oil Distillation Technician 

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Used Oil Distillation Technician to join our recycling operations team. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in converting used lubricants into diesel fuel using vacuum or thermal distillation methods. This role is critical to ensuring efficient and safe operations while meeting environmental and quality standards.

As a technician, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring distillation systems, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring optimal production output. This position also involves enforcing safety protocols, supervising junior technicians, and handling start-up and emergency procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor vacuum/thermal oil distillation systems to convert used motor oil into diesel.

• Track and manage key parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and fuel output.

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and address equipment malfunctions.

• Ensure production meets quality, safety, and environmental standards.

• Maintain detailed production logs and shift reports.

• Oversee plant cleanliness and readiness for operational efficiency.

• Supervise and train junior technicians to ensure smooth workflow.

• Assist in system start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency response protocols.

Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience with used oil distillation or related recycling processes.

• Strong understanding of vacuum and thermal distillation systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot and perform mechanical maintenance.

• Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations.

• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

• Capable of supervising a small team and enforcing safety protocols.

• Willingness to work in an industrial plant environment.