Hazardous Waste Process Operator

Veolia | North America; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Specialty Feed Operator I to manage specialized feed streams and support incineration processes. The role includes handling drums, totes, and cylinders, and ensuring safe destruction and tracking of materials.

The candidate will assist site maintenance, perform permit-related tasks, and execute lock-out/tag-out procedures as needed. A minimum of 6 months in related operations and a HAZWOPER certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 6+ months in current/previous hazardous job training.
• Experience with hazardous waste operator training level.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialty feed systems from drums, totes, and cylinders to kiln and SCC.
• Assist maintenance and contractors with preventive maintenance and permits.
• Perform lockout/tagout for specialty feed equipment.
• Troubleshoot, flush, repair and swap feed lines, pumps, nozzles, vent fans, and boxes.
• Prepare equipment for start-up and shut-down; ensure safe processing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math aptitude

Respirator fit test

Test proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

40-Hour HAZWOPER training

Tools

Glovebox operation

Totebox operation

Pumps and lines handling

Job description

Veolia North America is seeking a Specialty Feed Operator I to manage specialized feed streams and support incineration processes. The role includes handling drums, totes, and cylinders, and ensuring safe destruction and tracking of materials.

The candidate will assist site maintenance, perform permit-related tasks, and execute lock-out/tag-out procedures as needed. A minimum of 6 months in related operations and a HAZWOPER certification are preferred.