Air Pollution Control Operator I

Veolia NA; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia NA in Beaumont, Texas is looking for an entry-level role to maintain the air pollution control (APC) train safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, managing waste, and assisting with repairs. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and can work with hazardous materials.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years experience in hazardous waste.
• Must be qualified in current position (6 months or more).
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the air pollution control (APC) train efficiently.
• Monitor and report spills or emergencies.
• Stage and track residual collection boxes for pickup.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good math aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Backhoe

80-BBL tanker

130-BBL tanker

Job description

Position Purpose

Maintain the air pollution control (APC) train in a safe and efficient manner. Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment to prevent inadequate scrubbing of acid gasses and to maintain the proper residual collections from the APC train. Manage site residual waste and assist the incinerator operator with troubleshooting and repairs. Knows how to properly line up and start centrifugal pumps and how to safely lock out / tag out equipment. Inspects and troubleshoots the ionizing wet scrubber, wet electrostatic precipitator, clarifiers, and cooling towers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Stage roll-off boxes for residual collections, monitors collections, samples boxes, labels, tracks, closes out paperwork, and stages residual collection boxes for 3rd party pickup.
• Perform daily ash clearing of the kiln disengaging chamber by performing powershots.
• Maintain high level of housekeeping and ownership of the APC train.
• Report any spills or emergency situations to supervision and site emergency coordinators immediately and assist with remediation efforts and situational response.
• Operate a variety of rolling stock such as:
  • Forklifts, manlifts, scissor lifts, roll‑off truck, front‑end loader, backhoe, 80‑BBL tanker, 130‑BBL tanker, yard mule, and vec‑loader

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 0‑1 years experience in hazardous waste.
• No unsatisfactory work performance issues and must be qualified in current position (6 months or more).
• Currently holding or previously held a position which, by definition of task and/or area, required person to be trained to level of hazardous waste operator.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to perform the job requirements and pass a verbal and/or written skill/proficiency test for the position within a reasonable orientation/training period set by supervisor.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good math aptitude.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• 40‑Hour HAZWOPER training.

Benefits

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.