Regeneration Operator 2nd Shift

Veolia | Water Tech; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Water Technology in Saint Peters, MO is seeking a Regeneration Operator to prepare resin and ion-exchange media for customer orders. You will regenerate resins with acids, bases and other chemicals and perform quality checks on equipment.

This is a physical role requiring lifting and bending, use of hand tools, and adherence to EHS procedures. Some site travel for install/repair may be needed, and PPE must be worn at all times. HS Diploma or GED and valid driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1+ year in manufacturing with chemical handling or plumbing/repair.
• Must be physically capable of frequent lifting and bending.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Receives resin from customer sites and prepares for regeneration.
• Regenerates ion exchange resins and media using acids, bases and other chemicals.
• Performs quality checks (pH, ions, resistivity, TDS) on equipment.
• Repairs and maintains bottles/tanks and related equipment with minor fixes.
• Prepares resin tanks or mobile equipment with regenerated media.
• Adheres to PPE requirements and safety procedures; may travel for installs/repairs.

Skills

Teamwork

Dependable

Initiative

EHS procedures

PPE compliance

Manual dexterity

Forklift operation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift

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

Job Summary

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
• Teamwork skills
• Dependable, accountable and diligent
• Initiative
• Follows EHS procedures and policies.
• Prepares labels for resin tanks
• Monitors bulk chemical delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

Education & Experience

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 a 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

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