Air Pollution Control Operator I

Veolia NA; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking an APC operator to maintain and troubleshoot the air pollution control train. You will monitor equipment, manage residual waste, and assist with emergency response.

The role requires basic hazardous waste experience and a willingness to complete required training. Responsibilities include daily ash clearing, equipment operation, and strict safety compliance, with opportunities to contribute to site housekeeping and incident remediation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years experience in hazardous waste.
• Must be qualified in current position (6) months or more.
• Previously held position requiring hazardous waste operator training.
• Must pass respirator fit test.
• Must pass verbal/written skill/proficiency test.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good math aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Stage roll-off boxes for residual collections and manage paperwork.
• Perform daily ash clearing of the kiln disengaging chamber.
• Maintain high level of housekeeping and ownership of the APC train.
• Report spills or emergencies to supervision and assist with remediation.
• Operate rolling stock including forklifts, manlifts, scissor lifts, and other equipment.

Skills

Respirator fit test

Skill/proficiency test

Verbal communication

Math aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

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.

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, 80BBL tanker, 130BBL 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

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.