Process Planner - Stabilization and Landfill

Veolia•Arkadelphia, AR

19d

About The Position

The Process Planner reviews, approves, and routes hazardous waste containers through VGS treatment processes. The role is a critical control point for chemical compatibility, worker safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency. Working across Stabilization/Landfill, Production, Operations, and Approvals, the Process Planner helps optimize waste processing while maintaining safety and regulatory standards. The position requires technical knowledge, attention to detail, strong communication, and sound decision-making under time pressure.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a related discipline.
Extensive knowledge of processing methodologies.
Strong team-player skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to organize work and manage multiple deadlines.
Strong customer orientation.
Ability to present information effectively.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of prior work experience in the hazardous waste industry.

Responsibilities

Prepare written burn plans specifying hazardous waste type, special instructions, heating values, and chlorine values for drum waste.
Provide hourly personnel with instructions for the proper and safe handling of solid changes to ensure proper incineration.
Prepare plans for specialty and feeder systems, covering waste type, flushing, residual handling, and operator instructions for burning residual solid wastes.
Maintain and update the reactive database and waste profiles for composition, handling, and incineration requirements.
Ensure and monitor that hazardous waste inventory is processed within designated time parameters.
Work with operational personnel to determine preferred handling methods for waste streams.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports to assess whether existing process burn plans are effective and efficient.
Perform other duties as assigned.