East Liverpool, OH, US
23 days ago
Incineration Engineer

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!\n

Location: Headquartered in Indianapolis, with 2,000+ employees nationwide\n

About Us: At Heritage Environmental Services, we are more than just a company; we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. With a dedicated team spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.\n
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Why Heritage?\n\nImpactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don't generate any waste ourselves.\nGrowth Opportunities: At Heritage, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges. \nSafety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well-being of their colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, or Not at All.\nCollaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.\n\n
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Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.\n

Our Ambition: Leading the Way in Hazardous Waste Management Our goal is to become the fastest-growing and most profitable hazardous waste platform, powered by industry-leading, end-to-end capabilities. We aim to be the top choice for our customers, driven by a high-performing team that thrives on solving challenges, continuous learning, and growth.\n

Exciting News: Heritage Environmental Services is now backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach. EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating). With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. This exciting ownership positions us for even greater impact and growth in the future.\n
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Incineration Engineer \n

The Incineration Engineer is responsible for providing process expertise in the incineration of industrial waste materials. Ideal candidates will possess a broad set of skills and knowledge regarding incineration processes, including flue gas treatment unit operations, and will exhibit a deep understanding of the chemistry of industrial waste feeds and how those feeds impact the incineration process. \n
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Essential Functions & Requirements: \n\nPrioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times\nMaintains knowledge of Process Safety Management and supports the program as needed \nLeads and\/or participates in investigations (Root Cause Failure Analysis) as required \nUtilizes experience and understanding to lead and support the safe operation of waste combustion processes that includes primary and secondary combustion, flue gas and particulate clean up and capture, including electrostatic precipitators, bag houses, and quench and scrubbing technologies \nUtilizes knowledge of waste feed chemistry and process impacts to develop waste feed plans to optimize throughput \nIncorporates knowledge of laboratory testing for inputs and in-process and outputs of the incineration process to assess how waste combustion feeds impact operations \nMaintains knowledge and awareness of air regulations as they relate to the operation of combustion processes\nConducts heat \/ mass balance and thermal calculations \nDetermines and implements process changes and \/ or trials to improve efficiency and performance \nProvides operations with analytical support and problem-solving related to operating processes\nContributes to the development of processes and procedures; ensures that incineration operations are performed in compliance with the standard operating procedures, permits and all EHS requirements \nBuilds and maintains relationships with suppliers, vendors, engineers, subcontractors and manufacturers \nRepresents the organization and acts as a liaison with relevant combustion industry individuals and groups \nCoordinates with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Customer Experience, Compliance and Safety\nMaintains ability to travel as required, up to 45% of the time\nTakes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization\n\n
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Education: \n\nBachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related technical field (required)\n\n
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Experience: \n\n20+ years of experience in waste incineration engineering or specialist role (required) \n\n
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Competencies: \n\nAbility to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner\nThorough knowledge and understanding of all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations pertaining to the environmental services industry \nStrong working knowledge of P&IDs, PFDs and Loop Sheets\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and in process modeling and data analysis \nStrong work ethic with the ability to address issues with a high level of integrity\nExcellent communication skills for interacting with both internal and external customers and the ability to effectively present to groups of varying sizes \nAbility to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment with strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills to complete projects \/ tasks within deadlines \nRegular and predictable attendance to perform the essential functions and requirements of this role\n\n
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Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity: Heritage offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with company match, and tuition reimbursement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.\n
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A post-offer drug screen will be required.\n
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