Emission Observer

Veolia; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,591,000 - 245,262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a field technician to observe emissions opacity from the coking process, record data, and communicate findings to operations and client contacts. The role includes working outdoors in a heavy industrial setting and ensuring compliance with safety requirements.

The position involves assisting with water permit programs and site sampling, coordinating with on-site managers, and supporting multiple facilities as part of Veolia's environmental services team.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Some experience in a related position or industrial environment preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team and take on new responsibilities.
• Computer skills including Microsoft and Google programs.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record emissions opacity from the coking process per regulations; data entered into a database.
• Communicate observations to operations, supervisors and client contacts; work in a heavy industrial environment with safety rules.
• Assist site managers with water requirements and permit sampling programs (NPDES and internal) for facilities.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Basic mathematics

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Communication with operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

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

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

This position will provide support in multiple areas of the project.

• Responsible for observing the opacity of emissions generated from the coking making process and recording the observations in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The data collected is entered into a database.
• Must be able to communicate observations to operations, supervisors and client contacts. This portion of the role requires working in a heavy industrial environment with strict safety requirements.
• Working with on-site Client managers to address the water requirements associated with respective facilities and manage all aspects of the respective facilities water permits. Following the sampling programs relative to NPDES permits and established in-house water sampling programs is essential to the service provided.

Work Environment:

• Requires working in a heavy industrial environment with strict safety requirements and use of PPE.
• Requires working outdoors and requires walking, climbing steps, acclimation to heat and cold.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Some experience in a related position or industrial environment preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to work and communicate in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Computer skills including Microsoft and Google programs.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must obtain (or have) a Method 9 certification within a designated time frame.
• Must obtain (or have) a Method 303 certification within a designated time frame.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check

Physical Requirements:

• The role requires working outdoors and requires walking, climbing steps, acclimation to heat and cold.
• The role requires individuals to be available to work 5-days per week that may include Saturday and Sunday.
• Shifts may be longer than 8-hours per day therefore individuals will be required to work overtime if delays in the operations occur.
• Must be able to obtain the necessary medical clearances to wear a respirator.

Additional Information

Pay Rate:$74.43 per hour.

• 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.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.