Operations Technician I - Air Pollution Control

Veolia Environnement SA•Arkadelphia, AR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform duties as necessary to support the management of residuals generated via the incineration and gas scrubbing processes. Responsible for the management of roll-off box and hopper movement on shift. Serves the role of outside operator for the Flue Gas Treatment and ash/slag removal systems, including monitoring and controlling process equipment; troubleshooting, preparing operating logs, and sampling procedures. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the incinerator air pollution control equipment. Tasks are performed in accordance with a detailed knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures, health/safety regulations, permit rules, and other company requirements. Duties are performed in accordance with a detailed knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures, health/safety regulations, permit rules, and other company policies.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred
Prior work experience of > 2 years in the hazardous waste or chemical industry in a related position with proficiency in handling forklifts and other heavy equipment preferred
> 6 months in current position
No unsatisfactory attendance issues within the past 12 months
No disciplinary action within the past 12 months.
Ability to communicate through reading and writing
Trained in the use of material handling equipment
Must have already been trained to and maintain skills of Material Handler (MHII)
Forklift Certified
Yard Truck Certified
Rolloff Truck Certified
Vacuum Truck Certified
Backhoe Certified
Frontend Loader Certified
DOT Handling Hazardous Materials
Successfully completed VGS Learning Paths training for MH I and MH II
Successfully complete assigned VGS Learning Paths training including exams with a minimum score of 80% within 6 months of award.

Nice To Haves

40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for shift roll-off truck operation and roll-off box movement.
Maintain boxes properly for residual operation and report any problem to supervisor.
Pick-up of loaded residual boxes. Ensure no waste is present on the outside of box, weigh box and place in assigned staging area.
Place empty residual boxes in service, as required.
Assist with unit start-up/ shutdown activities of residual collection systems.
Maintain ash-handling operations, including related systems.
Perform cleanout of conveyor system as necessary to maintain proper operation.
Perform sampling of residual containers.
Perform compliance checks in assigned areas and take remedial action on findings to ensure compliance.
Serves as the role of outside operator for the incinerator Air Pollution Control (APC) train, including monitoring and controlling process equipment; troubleshooting and repairs.
Performs outside duties as needed for unit start-up, shutdown, normal, and emergency operations of the following primary equipment and/or systems: Heat Recovery Steam Generator, Spray Dry Absorber, Dry Electrostatic Precipitator, Puff Jet Fabric Filter Baghouse, Wet Scrubber, Wet ElectroStatic Precipitator (WESP), Utilities and subsystems.
Performs duties to ensure continued operation of APC train and implements corrective actions as necessary to maintain operation.
Serves as primary operator over APC train and directs activities during startup, shutdown, normal operation.
Coordinate with the area operators to resolve any discrepancies found during the unit inspections (RCRA , H&S, Housekeeping) and ensures that they are all being remediated.
Perform operation of vacuum equipment (80 BBL, 130 BBL, guzzler and vacuum box) including loading / unloading.
Monitor and inspect vacuum equipment. Maintain necessary vacuum box inventory.
Dig out overfilled boxes with a backhoe.
Operate forklift, tanker truck, backhoe and roll-off truck as necessary.
Issue Confined Space, Hot Work and Line Breaking Permits.
Perform lockout/tagout procedures on designated equipment.
Serve as Emergency Response Team member certified to respond to Rescue, Hazmat and medical emergencies within level of training.
Respond to all emergency conditions in the Incinerator area, coordinates spill cleanup activities with help from the shift supervisor.
Maintain safety and housekeeping standards in assigned work area.
Perform all special jobs assigned by the shift supervisor.
Assist Incinerator Operations in slag removal activities.
Receive OJT for Kiln/SCC field operations and perform duties as assigned.
Provide relief for the Operations Technician II - APC/Residual Operator as necessary to maintain operation.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.