About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

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Position Purpose:  
This position is responsible to maintain the incineration unit within permitted operating envelopes by providing waste feed streams. Maintain inventory control and incineration feed as per plan of all incoming waste. Coordinate work with the operations and maintenance department. Supervise the department personnel. Coordinate the feed rate and the selection of the fuel type with the respective calorific value.  Determines cost of materials versus labor and provides technical expertise on incineration modifications, etc.  Assist immediate supervisor in the annual preparation and reviews targeted goals versus forecasted budget allowances as well as conducting special exploratory assignments as directed by management.

Primary Duties/responsibilities: 

• Maximize unit throughput within established operating envelopes(OE) and permit established parameters
• Direct all drum operators as needed to maintain optimal unit performance and maximum throughput
• Coordinate with Other department managers and unit operators to set feed priorities and determine the priority of feed streams
• Maintains safe working conditions: identifies and corrects or reports unsafe work areas.
• Performs assignments in compliance with published Company operating and safety policies and procedures.
• Oversees and manages the training of direct reports to ensure compliance with published Company operating and safety policies and procedures.
• Supervises department safety program and assures personnel are complying with safety requirements.
• Assure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Supervises day-to-day operations of the drum process and supports de-pack and repack processes.
• Frequently assesses the condition of the plant and plans needed improvements while preparing recommendations for budget requests.
• Oversees and manages hazardous waste reporting requirements and disposal procedures.
• Work with EHS Managers to assure plant operations meet OSHA, MOSH, EPA, and MDE regulatory requirements.
• Corresponds with contractors, government agencies, vendors, OSHA/MOSH, and personnel from other utilities

Working Environment:

The working environment may require the employee to be in High Hazard areas typical of Hazardous waste process area.  PPE Requirements will vary by assignment and Site Conditions, respiratory protection may be included.

Education / Experience / Background: 

• BS Degree, Prefer Engineering, Science, or  Mathematics field of study 
• 7+ years of Chemical Plant or industry knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and solving operational problems.
• Demonstrated experience production plan and schedule.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

• Ability to Manage and direct personnel 
• Great time management and able to work under the pressures of schedule demands.
• Ability to be resourceful to find solutions to fast paced complex problems.
• Able to think technically about Mission critical systems and verbalize for a less technical audience.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training: 

• Familiarity with OSHA regulations particularly PSM.
• 40 hours Hazwoper - Company will provide training

BENEFITS 

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.