Tank Farm Operator I

Veolia | North America; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time

Job summary

Veolia North America, a leader in environmental services, is seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician in Port Arthur, TX. You will sample inbound and outbound tankers, unload hazardous waste, and ensure proper routing under regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include maintaining tank logs, transferring materials between tanks and railcars, and keeping a clean, safe work area. OSHA HAZWOPER certification is required or pursued, with a strong team orientation and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• 1–2 years of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sample inbound and outbound tankers; send samples to the laboratory for analysis.
• Use and maintain tank logs and tracking sheets.
• Transfer hazardous material between tank, tank truck, and railcar.
• Maintain and clean filters during offloads as needed.
• Keep a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.

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

Position Purpose:

Responsible for sampling and unloading of inbound bulk/liquid tankers/rail cars and routing of hazardous waste to appropriate destination in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies to insure that end product meets the specifications for disposal in an efficient and effective manner.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Sample all inbound and outbound tankers and send samples to the laboratory for analysis
• Utilize and complete tank logs/boards and tracking sheets
• Transfers hazardous material tank to tank, tank truck, tank to railcar, and truck to railcar.
• Maintain and clean filters on an as needed basis when offloading hazardous waste.
• Perform general housekeeping duties. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Other work related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred
• Prior work experience of 1 to 2 years in a related position preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate through reading and writing

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• OSHA HAZWOPER

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.