E SEP Machine Operator

Veolia Environnement SA•Minnetonka, MN

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Veolia 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 designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech 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. As the Electro-Separations Machine Operator, you will observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits. You will proactively communicate and address safety concerns. You will set-up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment. You will conduct handling and mixing of chemicals according to prescribed formulas and procedures (strong acids, bases, and solvents are used in regular processes). Extensive PPE will be required during this task. You will enter production data into database, forms, logs, and SAP accurately, clearly, and completely. You will move raw materials and finished products to proper locations. You will monitor and document raw material and final product quality, including making adjustments to coating processes to assure membrane meets specifications. You will perform troubleshooting to identify and correct root cause of malfunction to minimize scrap. You will follow all life-critical policies and procedures (Lock-out/Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry, Line-Break). You will contain, label, store, and transfer hazardous waste according to applicable regulations. You will support area cycle counts. You will perform regularly scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures. You will prepare and package membrane. You will assist in process changes and new product development. You will perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Minimum of 1 year (12-months) of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, chemical mixer/handler, or military service in a technical background -OR- minimum of 6 months of experience as a membrane operator
Ability to lift/ handle up to 50 lbs
Willingness to work with chemicals, including solvents and acids
Ability to work overtime
Willing to perform preventative maintenance (changing filter, strainers, cleaning)
Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, and, on an intermittent basis, respirator protection in the form of a PAPR as well as a chemical resistant suit

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in engineering, industrial technology, instrumentation, automated systems and robotics, electronics engineering technology, industrial controls and robotics, right skills now for manufacturing, chemistry, or similar technical associate's degree
Familiarity with plumbing/ fluid transfer basics, including valve orientation, air bleeding, isolation, and more
Inventory control experience using SAP or other inventory control programs
Experience troubleshooting a continuous web or paper handling process
Ability to complete simple shop math calculations (percentages, chemical usage rates, yields, etc.)
Programmable Logic Control experience
High attention to detail to ensure safe and accurate chemical mixing
Knowledge and understanding of web-handling manufacturing
Trained to operate a fork truck in a manufacturing area
Strong communication skills
Ability to learn and understand all policies, practices, and procedures
Experience working with chemicals
Willingness to be trained and practice forklift operations, LOTO operations, confined space operations (HVAC HEPA Filter Changes)

Responsibilities

Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits
Proactively communicate and address safety concerns
Set-up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment
Conduct handling and mixing of chemicals according to prescribed formulas and procedures (strong acids, bases, and solvents are used in regular processes). Extensive PPE will be required during this task.
Enter production data into database, forms, logs, and SAP accurately, clearly, and completely
Move raw materials and finished products to proper locations
Monitor and document raw material and final product quality, including making adjustments to coating processes to assure membrane meets specifications
Perform troubleshooting to identify and correct root cause of malfunction to minimize scrap
Follow all life-critical policies and procedures (Lock-out/Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry, Line-Break)
Contain, label, store, and transfer hazardous waste according to applicable regulations
Support area cycle counts
Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures
Prepare and package membrane
Assist in process changes and new product development
Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead