Regeneration Operator

Water Technologies•East Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Regeneration Operator 1 oversees the regeneration of mobile equipment, including unloading and reloading resins onto different types of equipment. The operator monitors equipment performance and parameters during startup and shutdown, performs quality-control checks, completes required checklists and documentation, and reports operational issues to the lead, supervisor, or maintenance team. Testing includes pH, conductivity/resistivity, silica, and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), using hand meters and other analytical instruments. The role also requires accurate records and quality-control documentation for ISO 9001 compliance. The operator contributes to a safe work environment by following EHS protocols, submitting Great Catch Reports, attending assigned training, and safely offloading hazardous chemicals or waste. The position involves communicating with supervisors and team members, updating shift production logs, participating in meetings, and suggesting process improvements. Other duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change over time. Work takes place in industrial, manufacturing, and power-industry facilities, both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions. The work may involve loading and unloading resins, climbing, working at heights, manual dexterity, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Travel for installation and repair may be required. Forklift operation may be required as needed. The operator must use appropriate PPE and maintain a clean work environment. Weekend and holiday work may be required based on business demand. The position pays $22.00–$24.50 per hour. Veolia offers medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; parental leave; a 401(k) plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; AD&D insurance; disability insurance; tuition reimbursement; advancement opportunities; and training.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in comparable manufacturing environments involving material handling.
1 year of experience with laboratory testing, sampling techniques, and analytics.
Basic chemical-handling experience.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
Proficiency in Google Workspaces.
Exceptional mechanical aptitude.
Ability to perform manual tasks associated with loading and unloading resins, climb, work at elevated heights, and demonstrate manual dexterity.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel for installation and repair when needed.
Ability to follow and maintain strict EHS protocols, use appropriate PPE, and maintain a clean work environment.
Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed based on business demand.
Must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

High school-level chemistry knowledge.
Forklift certification.
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.

Responsibilities

Maintain and promote a safe work environment and culture, including submitting Great Catch Reports as part of the EHS Initiative.
Operate and monitor regeneration equipment and handle resin unloading and loading.
Maintain proper equipment parameters during startups and shutdowns.
Perform regular quality-control checks of equipment specifications, resin quality, and process effectiveness.
Test pH, conductivity/resistivity, silica, and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) using hand meters and other analytical instruments.
Complete required checklists and document operational activities, specifications, and tests on Quality Control documents for ISO 9001 compliance.
Monitor equipment performance, calibrations, and records, and promptly report operational issues to the lead, supervisor, or maintenance team.
Communicate with supervisors and team members, update shift production logs, and participate in meetings.
Suggest process enhancements as part of continuous improvement.
Attend assigned safety and other training.
Offload hazardous chemicals or waste in accordance with established EHS protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.