Incinerator operator

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

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for operating, monitoring, start up and shut down of the chemical waste incineration and accessory equipment associated with a power plant operation including APC. Ensure safe, efficient, and effective incineration processes in accordance with permits and compliance regulations in the disposal and discharge of solid and liquid waste products.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Make appropriate control panel adjustments to maintain permit parameters and to ensure that all equipment is working properly in accordance with standard operating conditions throughout the disposal of waste materials.
• Take appropriate measures and direct field personnel to correct any emergency conditions by responding to alarms while maintaining normal running conditions.
• Keep accurate and complete logbook entries, transfer logs, burn plan downtime log, etc., and verify that burn plan and kiln data is correct and accurate to insure meeting regulatory requirements.
• Follow daily burn plans and report any problems or discrepancies in the plan that may result in inefficiencies and/or backlog of operations.
• Note any maintenance items that need to be addressed to keep equipment in good operating order and as required, lend assistance in the maintenance process.
• Maintain a safe, clean, neat, and well organized work area by monitoring spills, leaks or potential fire hazards to effectively handle problems to insure efficiency and effectiveness of waste treatment with minimal disruption to the facility.
• Other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in environmental skills preferred
• Prior work experience of 5 years in the hazardous waste industry or control room power plant operation

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in handling forklift, backhoe, and other heavy equipment, and a variety of tools preferred

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Attain and maintain an Arkansas Boiler License
• Complete Learning Paths associated with position
• Must be able to obtain respirator certifications and maintain fit test compliance
• Emergency Response Team Training
• 40 Hours Hazwoper (Company will provide training)

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.