Hazardous Waste Incinerator Operator - Safety & Compliance

Veolia; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia seeks a skilled operations professional to operate, monitor, start up and shut down the chemical waste incineration and related equipment at a power plant site. You will ensure safe, efficient incineration in compliance with permits and regulatory requirements, and you will manage alarm responses and logkeeping to support steady, compliant plant performance.

This full-time role requires a HS diploma or GED, with an associate degree preferred, and 5 years of hazardous waste or control room

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in environmental skills preferred.
• 5 years of hazardous waste or control room power plant operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Make appropriate control panel adjustments to maintain permit parameters and ensure equipment operates per standard conditions.
• Direct field personnel to correct emergency conditions by responding to alarms while maintaining normal running conditions.
• Keep accurate logbook entries and verify burn plan data to meet regulatory requirements.
• Follow daily burn plans and report discrepancies that could impact efficiency or operations.
• Note maintenance items needed to keep equipment in good order and assist in maintenance.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and monitor for spills, leaks or fire hazards to ensure efficient waste treatment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-conscious

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred in environmental skills

Tools

Forklift

Backhoe

Job description

Veolia seeks a skilled operations professional to operate, monitor, start up and shut down the chemical waste incineration and related equipment at a power plant site. You will ensure safe, efficient incineration in compliance with permits and regulatory requirements, and you will manage alarm responses and logkeeping to support steady, compliant plant performance.

This full-time role requires a HS diploma or GED, with an associate degree preferred, and 5 years of hazardous waste or control room