Regeneration Operator II - Water Treatment

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Summary:

The Regeneration Operator 2 is a comprehensive role that encompasses both mobile equipment regeneration and facility-wide water management operations. This position requires expertise in chemical handling, resin regeneration processes, wastewater operations, and facility water balancing. The operator manages the complete cycle of resin handling, including unloading and reloading onto various mobile equipment types, while also overseeing and monitoring resin regenerations, wastewater treatment processes, and maintaining optimal water levels throughout the facility. Regenerator Operator 2 must be capable of serving as a backup shift lead, demonstrating leadership abilities and comprehensive understanding of all facility processes including dock operations, quality control procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Key Characteristics

• Safety Consciousness: Demonstrates a commitment to upholding safety protocols and fostering a secure work environment.
• Attention to Detail: This competency is critical for success in this role, encompassing several key aspects. It requires the meticulous adherence to established procedures, ensuring every step is followed precisely as outlined. This includes the diligent completion of all necessary checklists, serving as a systematic verification of tasks performed and mitigating the risk of oversight. Furthermore, a strong commitment to performing thorough quality control checks is essential. This involves critically evaluating work outputs to identify and rectify any deviations from established standards, ultimately contributing to the delivery of high-quality results and operational excellence.
• Documentation Skills: Upholding Precision and Compliance The role demands exceptional documentation skills, encompassing the accurate completion and meticulous maintenance of all requisite paperwork and records. This critical function extends to ensuring seamless adherence to ISO 9001 standards, precise SAP entries, and efficient uploading of all pertinent documentation. The ability to manage these tasks diligently is paramount for maintaining operational excellence and regulatory compliance within the process.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Identifying and trouble shooting issues as they arise, whether mechanical or process (regeneration, waste water and trailer) related.
• Capable of mentoring and training new hires. A crucial aspect of this role involves the ability to effectively mentor and train new hires. This responsibility extends beyond simply demonstrating tasks; it requires a proactive approach to fostering a supportive learning environment. New team members will look to experienced operators for guidance, clarification, and practical advice. Therefore, the successful candidate must be capable of patiently explaining complex procedures, offering constructive feedback, and adapting their teaching style to suit individual learning preferences. This includes providing hands-on demonstrations, answering questions thoroughly, and ensuring new hires understand safety protocols and operational standards. The goal is to empower new employees to quickly become proficient and confident in their roles, contributing positively to team productivity and overall operational efficiency.
• Exercising autonomy in decision making translating into proper decisions and production efficiently. A core responsibility of this role is the application of independent judgment and critical thinking in decision-making processes. This autonomy directly translates into the ability to make sound and proper decisions that contribute significantly to the overall efficiency and productivity of the production operations. The individual must be adept at evaluating complex situations, identifying optimal solutions, and implementing them effectively to ensure smooth and uninterrupted workflow. This requires a comprehensive understanding of operational parameters, potential risks, and the impact of various choices on output and quality.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills in verbal and written forms. Utilizing clear and effective communication techniques with team members and supervisors.
• Reliability: Consistent performance and dependability in completing assigned tasks.
• Organization: Displays strong time management and maintaining an orderly work area and systematic approach to tasks.
• Quality Focus: Dedication to maintaining high standards and meeting specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring regeneration equipment within proper equipment parameters
• Handling resin unloading and loading processes in trailers and regeneration vessels, and maintaining proper equipment parameters
• Manage the Waste Water process from regeneration activities, maintain balance of Deionized water for regeneration activities.
• Executing plant startup up and shutdown procedures
• Entering SAP production orders for mobile equipment and resin regenerations. The process of entering SAP production orders for mobile equipment and resin regenerations is a critical task within our operational framework. This involves meticulously inputting data into the SAP system to generate production orders that initiate and track the refurbishment and regeneration of our specialized mobile equipment and the vital resin used in our purification processes. This step ensures proper resource allocation, inventory management, and cost tracking, contributing to the efficient and effective operation of our facilities. Accurate and timely entry of these orders is paramount for maintaining equipment readiness and the continuous availability of regenerated resin, directly impacting our ability to meet production demands and maintain high-quality standards.
• Responsible for standard lab testing for quality control. Performing regular checks of equipment specifications, resin quality, and process effectiveness. Including tests but not limited to testing pH, conductivity/resistivity, silica, and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS).
• Diligent documentation of all activities, including completing checklists, recording performance data, and reporting equipment issues. (End of shift logs) (shift notes) Waste water tank discharge log
• Safety compliance is critical in following strict protocols, using appropriate PPE, and maintaining a clean work environment. Awareness of environmental hazards, such as chemicals they are working with, following all safety requirements when working with that chemical, follow the spill response plan and procedure.
• Strong communication with supervisors and team members, providing regular status updates and active participation in team meetings.
• Contribution to continuous improvement by suggesting process enhancements, participating in training, and staying updated with industry best practices.
• Assigning designated equipment to orders based on customer requirements and equipment specifications
• Frequently will operate forklift
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong Communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite or Google Workspaces
• Forklift Certification or ability to obtain
• Commitment to Safety
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• SAP or experience with Work Order/Inventory Software
• Strong Problem Solving Skills

Education & Experience

Required:

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in comparable manufacturing environment involving material handling

Preferred:

• HS Chemistry knowledge highly desired
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Warehouse safety and OSHA regulations
• SAP Experience

Working Conditions

• Ability and willingness to work in various weather conditions (indoor / outdoor).
• Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting to 50 pounds, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity.
• Ability and willingness to work in industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities.
• Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends based on business demand.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation andbenefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!

• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

• AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

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.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

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