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Air Pollution Control Operator

Job in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, 77640, USA
Listing for: Veolia | North America
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-24
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 64000 USD Yearly USD 42000.00 64000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Air Pollution Control Operator I

Overview

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

Maintain the air pollution control (APC) train in a safe and efficient manner. Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment to prevent inadequate scrubbing of acid gasses 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 how to safely Lock out/Tag out equipment.

Inspects and troubleshoots 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 Powershots.
  • Maintain 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, including:
    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 year experience in hazardous waste
  • No unsatisfactory work performance issues and must be qualified in current position (6) months or more
  • Currently holding or previously held a position which by definition of task and/or area required person to be trained to 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 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, 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.

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