Company Description

About Veolia North America 

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com 

Job Description

BENEFITS 

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.   

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) requiredAssociate’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 an Arkansas Boiler LicenseComplete Learning Paths associated with positionMust be able to obtain respirator certifications and maintain fit test complianceEmergency Response Team Training40 Hours Hazwoper (Company will provide training)

Additional Information

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.