Equipment Operator Jobs in Alabama

Company Description

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.

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.

Job Description

Responsible for processing hazardous bulk waste using specialized wiped film evaporators. This individual will manage material separation, adjust thermal/vacuum parameters to recover raw material, and strictly maintain safety and regulatory compliance. This candidate will also operate and monitor thin film distillation units, boilers, condensers, vacuum pumps and feed systems. Load/unload bulk tankers and drums. Monitor digital readout, control panels, and gauges. Make real-time adjustment to temperatures, flow rates, vacuum pressure, and wiper speeds to optimize separation.

The environment will involve exposure to chemicals, odors, and loud machinery.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or GED required. Technical training or an associates degree in process technology or chemistry is highly preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years of experience operating industrial processing equipment, pot stills, or distillation columns, preferably within a chemical manufacturing or waste management environment.

Physical Demands: Must be able to work in varying environmental conditions, lift to 50 lbs., and stand for extended periods.

Safety and Regulator Knowledge: Deep understanding of process safety management and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation 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.