Lead Thermal Operator-1

Republic Services
📍 Robstown, TX, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

**POSITION DESCRIPTION:** The Lead Thermal Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a thermal desorption unit. This role leads shift activities, monitors critical process conditions, coordinates startup, steady-state operations, shutdowns, and upset response. Support environmental, health, and safety compliance across the facility. The position serves as the on-shift technical resource for operators, ensuring production targets, quality standards, equipment reliability, and regulatory requirements are consistently met.

**PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Lead daily operation of the thermal desorption unit, associated material handling systems, burners, heaters, condensers, emissions control equipment, and support utilities in accordance with operating procedures and permit requirements.
+ Direct and support shift operators during startup, shutdown, changeovers, normal operations, and emergency or upset conditions.
+ Monitor and ...

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Job Details

  • Location Robstown, TX
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 20, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 25, 2026