Chemical Operator I

Veolia; West Orange (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Chemical Operator to safely oversee chemical manufacturing processes, monitor equipment, and perform quality checks. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and participate in Emergency Response Team activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The role requires attention to detail, strong math skills, and experience in chemical manufacturing; forklift operation and SAP knowledge are valued. This is a full-time on-site position with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1–2 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing with hazardous materials.
• Experience driving a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control chemical processes; record operating data.
• Perform quality checks and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Operate equipment and adjust process conditions as needed.
• Support EH&S programs; issue safe work permits (LOTO, hot work).
• Serve as Emergency Response Team member and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Attention to detail

Math skills

MS Office

Team player

Customer focused

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

As a Chemical Operator, you will play a crucial role in the safe and efficient operation of our chemical manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for monitoring and controlling equipment, performing quality checks, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Your attention to detail and adherence to standard operating procedures will contribute to the production of high-quality chemicals. As part of this role, you will also serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations to include the issuance of safe work permits (LOTO, hot work, etc.).
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions and quality.
• Monitor recording instruments, flow meters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions.
• Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panel boards, control boards, or automatic equipment. Record operating data such as process conditions and instrument readings.
• Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality. Draw samples of products to be tested in the lab to ensure that standards are met.
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations or as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Start pumps to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases and vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air or gas to towers and to add products to converter or blending vessels.
• Notify maintenance, engineering and other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions and to adjust power, steam, water or air supplies as needed.
• Inspect and operate Utility Equipment such as towers, boilers, chillers and scrubbers.
• Calculate material requirements or yields according to formulas as directed. Gauge tank levels, using calibrated rods and pressure gauges.
• Serve as an Emergency Response Team member in the event of an emergency.
• Responding to all emergency events, including fire, chemical spill/release, medical events, severe weather events, etc.

Qualifications

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment with hazardous materials.
• Experience driving a forklift

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years’ related experience within the manufacturing / chemical industry.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Attention to detail and strong math skills
• Strong computer skills, including MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and the Internet
• Team player, individual thinker
• Customer focused; positive attitude

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree in Process Technology or equivalent preferred.
• Attention to detail and numbers-oriented
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong computer skills
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Team player, individual thinker
• Previous experience dealing with HAZMAT, Fire, and/or Medical emergency events

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a medical surveillance examination as a condition of employment.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Boots, Safety Clothing, Safety Helmet, Safety Goggle/Glasses, Respirator, Gloves)

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.