Regeneration Operator II - Water Treatment

Company Description

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.

Regeneration Operator 2 is a pivotal position responsible for both mobile equipment regeneration
and facility-wide water management operations. This role demands advanced proficiency in chemical
handling, resin regeneration methodologies, wastewater management, and overall facility water
balancing. The incumbent oversees the entire lifecycle of resin handling, including unloading, reloading
onto various mobile equipment, and the supervision and monitoring of resin regeneration and
wastewater treatment processes, while ensuring optimal water levels across the facility. Additionally,
the Regeneration Operator 2 must possess the capability to act as a backup shift lead, exhibit strong
leadership skills, and demonstrate thorough knowledge of all facility operations, encompassing dock
activities, quality assurance protocols, and adherence to regulatory compliance standards.

Key Characteristics 
● Safety Consciousness: Demonstrates a commitment to upholding safety protocols and fostering
a secure work environment.
● Attention to Detail: This competency is vital for this role, requiring strict adherence to
procedures, thorough checklist completion, and diligent quality control. Carefully reviewing
work ensures any errors are caught and high standards are consistently met.
● Documentation Skills: Upholding Precision and Compliance
This position requires strong documentation abilities, including accurately completing and
carefully maintaining all necessary paperwork and records. A key aspect of the role is ensuring
compliance with ISO 9001 standards, making accurate SAP entries, and effectively uploading all
relevant documents. Diligent management of these responsibilities is essential for upholding
operational excellence and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the process.
● Problem-Solving Abilities: Quickly identifying and resolving mechanical or process issues,
including regeneration, wastewater, and trailer concerns. procedures, provide hands-on demonstrations, answer questions, and give constructive
feedback. Adapting teaching methods to individuals and ensuring understanding of safety and
operational standards is essential. This helps new team members quickly become effective and
confident contributors to team success.
● Exercising autonomy in decision making is essential for effective and efficient production. This
role requires independent judgment and critical thinking to evaluate situations, select the best
solutions, and ensure smooth operations. Strong understanding of operational factors and risks
is necessary to maintain productivity and quality.
● Excellent verbal and written communication with clear, effective interaction among team
members and supervisors.
● Consistent performance and dependability in completing assigned tasks.
● Demonstrates effective time management and keeps a tidy, systematic workspace.
● Dedication to maintaining high standards and meeting specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities 
● Operating and monitoring regeneration equipment within proper equipment parameters
● Handling resin unloading and loading processes in trailers and regeneration vessels, and
maintaining proper equipment parameters
● Oversee wastewater management during regeneration and maintain deionized water levels.
● Executing plant startup up and shutdown procedures
● Entering SAP production orders for mobile equipment and resin regenerations is vital to our
operations. This process involves carefully inputting data into SAP to create orders that track
refurbishment and resin regeneration, ensuring proper resource allocation, inventory
management, and cost control. Accurate order entry supports equipment readiness and resin
availability, enabling us to meet production requirements and maintain quality standards.
● Conduct standard lab tests for quality control, regularly checking equipment specs, resin quality,
and process efficiency. Tasks include pH, conductivity/resistivity, silica, and TDS testing.
● Keep thorough records of all activities, including checklists, performance data, equipment
issues, end-of-shift notes, and the wastewater tank discharge log.
● Safety compliance requires following protocols, wearing proper PPE, and keeping the workspace
clean. Be aware of chemical hazards, meet all safety requirements, and adhere to spill response
procedures.
● Strong communication with supervisors and team members, providing regular status updates
and active participation in team meetings.
● Contribution to continuous improvement by suggesting process enhancements, participating in
training, and staying updated with industry best practices.

● Assigning designated equipment to orders based on customer requirements and equipment
specifications
● Frequently will operate forklift
● Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

● Strong Communication
● Proficiency in Microsoft Suite or Google Workspaces
● Forklift Certification or ability to obtain
● Commitment to Safety
● Time Management and Organizational Skills
● SAP or experience with Work Order/Inventory Software
● Excellent problem-solving skills

HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.

Additional Information

What Success Looks Like

• Demonstrate commercial excellence through active participation in customer interactions

• Produce high-quality technical analysis and reports with minimal revision

• Show measurable progress in sales process understanding and application

• Build foundational customer relationship skills

• Contribute effectively to business reviews and proposals

• Qualify for promotion to Account Manager through demonstrated commercial competency

Why Veolia?

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll receive comprehensive technical and commercial training, direct mentorship from experienced Account Managers, and a clear pathway to Account Manager promotion with direct account responsibilities.

Career Development Path:

This position is designed as a stepping stone to Account Manager, where you'll assume direct customer responsibility and independent account management upon demonstrating commercial excellence.

Ready to transition your technical expertise into a rewarding customer-facing career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!

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. 

● Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
● Life Insurance
● Paid Time Off
● Paid Holidays
● Parental Leave
● 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
● Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
● AD&D Insurance
● Disability Insurance
● Tuition Reimbursement

Salary Range between $25.33 - $27.83/hr

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; 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.