Incinerator operator

Veolia | North America; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking an operator for chemical waste incineration at a power plant. You will start up, monitor, and shut down incineration equipment, ensuring safe and compliant disposal of waste in accordance with permits and regulations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with 5 years in hazardous waste or power plant operation and relevant certifications. The work emphasizes safety, accurate recordkeeping, and coordination with field crews.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Make control panel adjustments to maintain permit parameters and ensure equipment operates as per standard conditions.
• Direct field personnel to address emergencies by responding to alarms while maintaining normal operations.
• Keep accurate logbooks, transfer logs, burn plan downtime logs, and verify burn plans and kiln data meet regulatory requirements.
• Follow daily burn plans and report discrepancies affecting efficiency or backlog.
• Note maintenance items and assist in maintenance to keep equipment in good order.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and monitor spills/leaks to minimize disruption to waste treatment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy equipment handling

Tools proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job 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

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 year 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 a 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)

Additional Information & 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.

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.