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Deepwell Operator

companyVeolia North America
locationBeaumont, TX, USA
PublishedPublished: 10/14/2024
Full Time
Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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 approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

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.

Position Purpose:
Responsible for total operation of deep well injection location, including the operation and servicing of equipment, offloading and transfer of waste, extraction and fingerprint analysis for compatibility, QA/QC, and preparation of requisite operating logs

Primary Duties/responsibilities:
  • Receives weekly Deepwell Schedule. Plans and implements offloading, processing, waste disposal, and documentation of all activities.
  • Extracts representative waste samples from scrubber blow-down, injection tank, and batch tanks, completes appropriate labeling, and maintains record keeping on sampling according to established standards.
  • Understands and performs the following quality criteria, basic lab procedures, and equipment usage:

a) QA/QC Program h) Centrifuge
b) Documentation i) pH Meter
c) pH j) Filtration Meter
d) Fingerprint Analysis k) Radiation Meter
e) Specific Gravity l) Specific Gravity Burette
f) Compatibility
g) Flashpoint
  • Completes inspection of all process equipment on a 2-hour basis. Replenishes chemical tanks, monitors equipment performance, inspects hoses and sumps, adjusts operating parameters (level, blowdown, flow rates, metering pumps, etc.), and services equipment (clears lines, minor repairs, preventative maintenance).
  • Provides analytical and specialized administrative support, troubleshooting, and coordination activities of a non-routine nature. Investigates and analyzes problems for expedient resolution.
  • Maintains inventory of critical spare parts, chemicals, and laboratory supplies; initiates requisition for replacements.
  • Participates in training programs. Assists in training other employees and in writing and updating SDPs and safety review procedures.
  • Performs daily calibration of equipment.
  • Answers phones, open mail, distributes messages, and makes copies as needed.
  • Observes, instructs, and leads truck drivers and outside contractors to insure compliance with plant health, safety, and security rules.
  • Issues confined space, hot work, line-breaking permits and performs lockout/tag out as needed.
  • Performs RCRA and Safety inspections as required.
  • Maintains housekeeping standards and personal protective equipment in work areas.
  • Assists in performing plant maintenance, cleanup, and repairs during downtime.
  • Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
  • Other work related duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:
  • High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
  • Minimum two years process operations preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  • Strong team player
  • Strong customer orientation


Additional Information

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.