Regeneration Operator

Bilfinger; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Water Technology is seeking a Regeneration Operator to prepare resin, mobile equipment and ion exchange resin tanks for customer fulfillment, regenerating resins and media with acids, bases and other chemicals, and to perform quality checks to ensure specifications are met.

This is a physical, hands-on role requiring lifting and bending, strict adherence to EH&S procedures, and the ability to follow written, oral and diagrammed instructions.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Experience in manufacturing with chemicals or plumbing/mechanical repair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares labels for resin tanks
• Receives resin from customer sites in resin tanks or on mobile equipment. Empties tanks or equipment of the exhausted media and prepares it for regeneration.
• Regenerates ion exchange resins and media with acids, bases and other chemicals.
• Performs quality control checks on the equipment to ensure specifications are met. Tests may include pH, specific ions, resistivity, and TDS.
• Repairs and helps maintain bottles/tanks and other service type equipment, which could include minor valve/PVC repairs, painting, and refurbishing as required.
• Prepares resin tanks or mobile equipment by filling empty tanks with regenerated media.
• Separates ion exchange resins as required
• We take safety seriously and require everyone to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes, as required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Chemical handling

Plumbing/mechanics

Physical fitness

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job 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.

Job Description

The Regeneration Operator prepares resin, mobile equipment and ion exchange resin tanks for customer fulfillment. Regenerates ion exchange resin and media with various chemicals. Handles chemicals such as acids, bases and salts. Performs quality control checks on the equipment and is generally responsible for tasks performed by Plant Operations.

Key Characteristics

• Ability to apply to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
• Dependable, accountable and diligent
• Initiative
• Follows EHS procedures and policies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares labels for resin tanks
• Receives resin from customer sites in resin tanks or on mobile equipment. Empties tanks or equipment of the exhausted media and prepares it for regeneration.
• Regenerates ion exchange resins and media with acids, bases and other chemicals.
• Performs quality control checks on the equipment to ensure specifications are met. Tests may
• include pH, specific ions, resistivity, and TDS.
• Repairs and helps maintain the bottles/tanks and other service type of equipment, which could include minor valve/PVC repairs, painting, and refurbishing as required.
• Prepares resin tanks or mobile equipment by filling empty tanks with regenerated media.
• Separates ion exchange resins as required
• We take safety seriously and require everyone to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes, as required
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• At least 1 year of experience in comparable manufacturing environment involving chemical
• handling, or at least 1 year of experience in plumbing, pump or mechanical repair.
• This is a physical job where you will need to perform frequent lifting and bending motions, use
• hand tools and manually manipulate products/ equipment.
• Operate Forklift as needed
  

Qualifications

Required:

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record history

Preferred :

• HS Chemistry knowledge highly desired

Working Conditions

• Ability and willingness to complete occasional site assignments for customer troubleshooting, operation and installation.
• Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity
• Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
• Ability and willingness to travel for install and repair if needed

Additional Information

At Veolia, 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. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation andbenefits that include:

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****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****

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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