Job Description
As a member of the team, the Engineering Intern will work on a wide range of operational and technical issues related to hazardous waste management and industrial water utility operations linked to the incineration facility in Port Arthur, TX. The Engineering Intern will report to the Process Engineer at the Port Arthur facility. Interns are assigned to more than one project at any given time and also work in close collaboration with our corporate functions as well as the operations team on site.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Assist in daily operational troubleshooting and contribute ideas to implement for increased throughput and reliability
● Incineration feedstock management optimization by: - Conducting interviews (operators + Port Arthur team) to understand current practices, how operators manage waste, and how waste mix preparations are developed. - Analytical data review of the process and developing correlations in cooperation with data scientists to develop algorithms for specific topics. (Ex. Natural gas consumption, Filter Cake composition based on what is processed, etc.) These mini sub-projects will be developed with the operations team. - Assisting with gathering and sharing best practices and lessons learned across Veolia’s hazardous waste incineration community.
● Disposal method optimization of liquid industrial waste streams from literature reviews based on the waste code to confirmation of the treatment train at lab scale: - Get familiar with different disposal options (deep well, incineration, evaporation, etc.) and US waste codes - Review and suggest improvements of existing lab protocols - Produce a basic business plan to confirm the feasibility of selected disposal route.
● Participate in Incident Investigations and Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) teams
● Support small-scale capital projects by participating in equipment sizing and calculating design specifications to optimize reliability and cost
Qualifications
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / BACKGROUND
● Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Chemical preferred)
● Must have completed Process Analysis or equivalent
● Must have strong chemistry background (Organic Chemistry preferred)
Additional Information
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.
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 more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
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.
AS AN INCLUSIVE COMPANY, VEOLIA IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND GIVES EQUAL CONSIDERATION TO ALL APPLICATIONS, WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION.
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.