Regeneration Operator

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
Regeneration Operator 1 oversees the entire process of regenerating mobile equipment, which includes unloading and reloading resins onto different types of equipment. Throughout this procedure, the operator performs quality control checks to ensure optimal performance. Regeneration Operator 1 is responsible for completing all required checklists and documentation to verify that the equipment functions correctly. This role demands careful attention to monitoring equipment performance, calibrations, maintaining accurate records, and promptly reporting any operational issues to the maintenance team, lead, or supervisor.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining and promoting a safe work environment and culture, and submitting Great Catch Reports as part of the EHS Initiative.
• Operating and monitoring regeneration equipment, handling resin unloading and loading processes, and maintaining proper equipment parameters during startups and shutdowns.
• Quality control is a key focus, requiring regular checks of equipment specifications, resin quality, and process effectiveness, specifically testing pH, conductivity/resistivity, silica, and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) using hand meters and other analytical instruments.
• Diligent documentation of all operational activities and recording specifications and testing on Quality Control documents for ISO 9001 compliance, and reporting equipment issues by notifying Lead or Maintenance team of issues.
• Strong communication with supervisors and team members, updating shift production logs, and participating in meetings.
• Contribution to continuous improvement by suggesting process enhancements.
• Attend assigned safety and other training to stay current with industry standards.
• Offloading hazardous chemicals or waste in accordance with established EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) protocols.
• Other duties as assigned

The job description is not designed to capture all the employee’s responsibilities but is intended to capture essential functions of the role. Responsibilities may change over time and may be assigned at any time.

Who You Are:

• Action-oriented
• A critical thinker
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable and dependable
• Consistent
• Quality-focused
• Committed to following and maintaining protocols
• Safety-conscious

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong documentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Superb organizational skills
• Great troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspaces
• Exceptional mechanical aptitude

Education & Experience:

Required

• HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in comparable manufacturing environments involving material handling
• 1 year of experience with lab testing/sampling techniques and analytics
• Basic chemical handling experience

Preferred

• HS basic Chemistry knowledge (highly desired)
• Forklift certified
• 1 year of experience in plumbing, pump, or mechanical repair
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Warehouse safety and OSHA regulations experience
• Yard Mule experience
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) experience
• SAP experience

Working Conditions:

• The work environment takes place in industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
• Work takes place in various weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors
• Must have the ability to perform manual tasks associated with loading and unloading resins, along with climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Travel for installation and repair, when needed, is required
• May be required to operate a forklift, as needed
• Must follow and maintain strict EHS protocols, be able to use appropriate PPE, and maintain a clean work environment
• Must have the ability to work holidays and weekends, as needed, 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. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, and because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

Compensation:
The hourly rate of $22.00 - $24.50 is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles.

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1! 
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off 
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

We also offer...
Opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career!
Training in valuable skills
Opportunity for new challenges. We’re growing!
Strong leadership team!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination.

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

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.