Incinerator operator

Veoliaenvironnementsa

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Port Arthur, TX, us on site Until 9/13/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 15, 2026 Last posted July 15, 2026
Job 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 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: 

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.

Education/Experience/Background: 

  • High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
  • Associate’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 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)

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

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.

About this role

Summary

Operate and monitor chemical waste incineration equipment ensuring safety and compliance.

Job title

Incinerator operator

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

environmental

Location requirements

Port Arthur, TX, on-site with regional travel allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

hazardous waste handlingcontrol panel operationlogbook maintenancesafety proceduresequipment troubleshooting

Preferred skills

heavy equipment handlingfire safetychemical safety

Specializations

hazardous wasteincinerationpower plant operationmonitoringsafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Port Arthur, TX, USA

On-site City