Regeneration Operator III (Lead) - Water Technologies

Veolia Environnement SA•East Hartford, CT

4d•$29 - $31

About The Position

The Regeneration Operator 3 position is a multifaceted role responsible for mobile equipment regeneration, facility-wide water management, and team leadership. This role demands advanced proficiency in chemical handling, resin regeneration techniques, wastewater operations, and water balancing across the facility. The operator oversees the entire resin handling process, including unloading and reloading onto various mobile equipment, and supervises resin regenerations, wastewater treatment procedures, and the maintenance of optimal water levels throughout the site. Additionally, Regeneration Operator 3 is expected to act as a backup shift lead, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of all facility functions, such as dock operations, quality control protocols, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrate full comprehensive understanding and execution of facility operations including dock operations, wastewater management, water balancing, quality control procedures, and resin regeneration processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite or Google Workspaces
Advanced knowledge of SAP
Frontline leadership/supervisor skills
Strong Communication
Mechanical and Technical Aptitude
Strong understanding of Ion Exchange water treatment technology
Safety Tools and Systems (Gensuite, LOTO, permitting, emergency response plan)
HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
At least 6 years of experience in a comparable manufacturing and industrial environment involving material and chemical handling
Experience in leading a project or initiative
ISO 9001 knowledge and experience with auditing programs

Nice To Haves

Operate Forklift as needed
Certification in basic Field Training course
HS Chemistry knowledge
Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Manufacturing safety and OSHA regulations

Responsibilities

Effective shift safety compliance means following protocols, using PPE, keeping the area clean, and making sure all staff, visitors, and contractors do the same.
Scheduling shifts
Operating and monitoring regeneration equipment
Managing resin unloading and loading
Maintaining equipment parameters during startups and shutdowns
Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the shift
Prepares and maintains accurate records and paperwork.
Develop standard operating procedures.
Facilitate information exchange during shift changes.
Completes Quality Control documentation in SAP.
Achieve Ion Exchange Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Contribute to overall KPIs related to: Volume Hours Production Cost Chemical usage Quality (escaping defects) "Need to Notify" (NTN) notifications
Collaborates with the maintenance team on plant and fleet maintenance, including NTNs.
Oversees quality control by mentoring and training shift members on procedures. Regularly checks equipment, resin quality, and process effectiveness, testing pH, conductivity/resistivity, silica, and TDS.
Maintains and orders critical production chemicals.
Responsible for daily reporting, checking that all documentation is accurate and work has been performed within specifications.
Serve as backup production supervisor when required, leading the team, coordinating tasks, making decisions, and meeting shift goals.
Conducts final quality inspections, encompassing both physical and documentation reviews, prior to shipment to ensure adherence to customer specifications.
Lead shift change meetings, share EHS moments, and update equipment readiness. Communicate with supervisors and team members, and join team meetings.
Participates in training and stays updated on industry best practices to contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting and helping implement process enhancements.
Assigning designated equipment to orders based on customer requirements and equipment specifications
Other duties as assigned