Veolia | 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 a 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.
Position Purpose Maintain the air pollution control (APC) train in a safe and efficient manner. Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment to prevent inadequate scrubbing of acidic gases and to maintain the proper residual collections from the APC train. Manage site residual waste and assist the incinerator operator with troubleshooting and repairs. Know how to properly line up and start centrifugal pumps and safely lock out / tag out equipment. Inspect and troubleshoot the ionizing wet scrubber, wet electrostatic precipitator, clarifiers, and cooling towers.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Stage roll‑off boxes for residual collections, monitor collections, sample boxes, label, track, close out paperwork, and stage residual collection boxes for 3rd‑party pickup.
Perform daily ash clearing of the kiln disengaging chamber by performing power shots.
Maintain a high level of housekeeping and ownership of the APC train.
Report any spills or emergency situations to supervision and site emergency coordinators immediately and assist with remediation efforts and situational response.
Operate a variety of rolling stock such as:
Forklifts, manlifts, scissor lifts, roll‑off truck, front‑end loader, backhoe, 80‑bbl tanker, 130‑bbl tanker, yard mule, and vec‑loader.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
0‑1 years experience in hazardous waste.
No unsatisfactory work performance issues and must be qualified in the current position (6 months or more).
Currently holding or previously held a position that required training to the level of hazardous waste operator.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.
Must be able to perform the job requirements and pass a verbal and/or written skill/proficiency test for the position within a reasonable orientation/training period set by the supervisor.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good math aptitude.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
40‑hour HAZWOPER training.
Additional Information / Benefits Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. 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.
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.
Location: Beaumont, TX
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Manufacturing
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Position Purpose Maintain the air pollution control (APC) train in a safe and efficient manner. Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment to prevent inadequate scrubbing of acidic gases and to maintain the proper residual collections from the APC train. Manage site residual waste and assist the incinerator operator with troubleshooting and repairs. Know how to properly line up and start centrifugal pumps and safely lock out / tag out equipment. Inspect and troubleshoot the ionizing wet scrubber, wet electrostatic precipitator, clarifiers, and cooling towers.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Stage roll‑off boxes for residual collections, monitor collections, sample boxes, label, track, close out paperwork, and stage residual collection boxes for 3rd‑party pickup.
Perform daily ash clearing of the kiln disengaging chamber by performing power shots.
Maintain a high level of housekeeping and ownership of the APC train.
Report any spills or emergency situations to supervision and site emergency coordinators immediately and assist with remediation efforts and situational response.
Operate a variety of rolling stock such as:
Forklifts, manlifts, scissor lifts, roll‑off truck, front‑end loader, backhoe, 80‑bbl tanker, 130‑bbl tanker, yard mule, and vec‑loader.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
0‑1 years experience in hazardous waste.
No unsatisfactory work performance issues and must be qualified in the current position (6 months or more).
Currently holding or previously held a position that required training to the level of hazardous waste operator.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.
Must be able to perform the job requirements and pass a verbal and/or written skill/proficiency test for the position within a reasonable orientation/training period set by the supervisor.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good math aptitude.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
40‑hour HAZWOPER training.
Additional Information / Benefits Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. 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.
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.
Location: Beaumont, TX
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Manufacturing
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