Incinerator Control Room Operator

Veolia Environnement SA•Arkadelphia, AR

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Veolia in North America is a top-ranked environmental company, providing a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services across North America. The Incinerator Control Room Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, starting up, and shutting down the chemical waste incineration and accessory equipment associated with a power plant operation, including Air Pollution Control (APC). This role ensures safe, efficient, and effective incineration processes in accordance with permits and compliance regulations for the disposal and discharge of solid and liquid waste products.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
Prior work experience of 5 years in the hazardous waste industry or control room power plant operation
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)

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree with an emphasis in environmental skills preferred
Proficient in handling forklift, backhoe, and other heavy equipment, and a variety of tools preferred

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.