Air Pollution Control Operator I

Veolia | North America; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking an Air Pollution Control (APC) operator to maintain the APC train and ensure safe, efficient operation at our facilities. You will monitor, troubleshoot, and support remediation efforts while managing residual waste and operating rolling stock.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 0–1 year hazardous waste experience, and 40-hour HAZWOPER training. This role offers growth within a leading environmental services company.

Qualifications

• Must pass a respirator fit test.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good math aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with hazardous waste handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stage roll-off boxes for residual collections and 3rd party pickup.
• Perform daily ash clearing of the kiln disengaging chamber.
• Maintain housekeeping and ownership of the APC train.
• Report spills or emergencies to supervision and assist with remediation.
• Operate rolling stock and equipment (forklifts, manlifts, scissor lifts, etc.).

Skills

Respirator fit test

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Hazardous waste operator training/experience

Job description

Overview

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

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. Know 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, monitor collections, sample boxes, label, track, close out paperwork, and stage 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, including: Forklifts, Manlifts, Scissor Lifts, Roll-Off Truck, Front-end Loader, Backhoe, 80BBL tanker, 130BBL tanker, yard Mule, and Vec-loader.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 0-1 year 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

Additional Information

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.

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