Regeneration Operator Lead

Veolia Environnement SA•Saint Peters, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regeneration Operator 3 is responsible for mobile equipment regeneration, facility-wide water management, and team leadership. The role requires advanced proficiency in chemical handling, resin regeneration, wastewater operations, and water balancing. The operator oversees resin unloading and reloading on mobile equipment, resin regenerations, wastewater treatment procedures, and maintaining appropriate water levels throughout the site. The position also serves as backup shift lead, requiring knowledge of facility operations, including dock operations, quality control, and regulatory requirements. The role works the Pittman schedule: 6 a.m.–6 p.m. on a 3-on/2-off/2-on/3-off rotation. Work occurs in industrial, manufacturing, and power-industry facilities, indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions. Forklift operation is required as needed. The employee must follow safety procedures, including PPE use, lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, and chemical-handling protocols, and must be able to perform physical duties such as lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, working at elevated heights, and using manual dexterity.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 years of experience in a comparable manufacturing or industrial environment involving material and chemical handling.
Experience with safety tools and systems, such as Gensuite, LOTO, permitting, and emergency response plans.
Experience leading a project or initiative.
Experience with an auditing program.
Comprehensive understanding and execution of facility operations, including dock operations, wastewater management, water balancing, quality-control procedures, and resin regeneration processes.
Strong understanding of Ion Exchange water-treatment technology.
Knowledge of ISO 9001.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Suite.
Advanced knowledge of SAP.
Mechanical and technical aptitude.
Frontline leadership or supervisor skills and the ability to lead a team in an industrial environment.
Conflict-management skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving abilities.
Ability to coach, mentor, and train new employees.
Ability to work holidays and weekends based on business demand.
Ability to perform physical duties including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity.
Ability to operate a forklift as needed.

Nice To Haves

High school chemistry knowledge.
Certification in a basic Field Training course.
Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing safety and OSHA regulations.
Forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

Follow shift safety protocols, use PPE, maintain a clean work area, and ensure staff, visitors, and contractors follow safety requirements.
Schedule shifts and manage day-to-day shift operations.
Operate and monitor regeneration equipment, including maintaining equipment parameters during startups and shutdowns.
Manage resin unloading and loading and oversee resin regeneration processes.
Prepare and maintain accurate records and paperwork, including daily reports and documentation verifying work was performed within specifications.
Develop standard operating procedures and facilitate information exchange during shift changes.
Complete quality-control documentation in SAP.
Achieve Ion Exchange KPIs and contribute to KPIs for volume, hours, production, cost, chemical usage, quality, and Need to Notify notifications.
Collaborate with maintenance on plant and fleet maintenance, including Need to Notify notifications.
Oversee quality control by mentoring and training shift members, checking equipment, resin quality, and process effectiveness, and testing pH, conductivity/resistivity, silica, and TDS.
Maintain and order critical production chemicals.
Serve as backup production supervisor when required by leading the team, coordinating tasks, making decisions, and meeting shift goals.
Conduct final physical and documentation quality inspections before shipment to verify customer specifications.
Lead shift-change meetings, share EHS moments, update equipment readiness, communicate with supervisors and team members, and participate in team meetings.
Participate in training and stay current with industry best practices; suggest and help implement process improvements.
Assign designated equipment to orders according to customer requirements and equipment specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.