Regeneration Operator
Norfolk, VA, US, 23502-5604
Regeneration Operator
Norfolk's Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions Service Center is looking for a Regeneration Operator to prepare resin, mobile equipment and ion exchange resin tanks for customer fulfillment and use in a variety of industries. This position will regenerate ion exchange resin and media with various chemicals, handle chemicals such as acids, bases and salts in a safe manner, and perform quality control checks on the equipment. Safety and attention to quality are critical in this role.
Key Characteristics
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Ability to apply to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
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Teamwork skills
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Dependable, accountable and diligent
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Initiative
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Follow EHS procedures and policies.
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Prepares labels for resin tanks
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Monitors bulk chemical delivery.
Duties & Responsibilities
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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.
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Regenerates ion exchange resins and media with acids, bases and other chemicals.
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Performs quality control checks on the equipment to ensure specifications are met. Test may include pH, specific ions, resistivity, and TDS.
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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.
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Prepares resin tanks or mobile equipment by filling empty tanks with regenerated media.
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Separates ion exchange resins as required
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We take safety seriously and require everyone to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes, as required
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Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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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.
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This is a physical job where you will need to perform frequent lifting and bending motions, use hand tools and manually manipulate products/ equipment.
Education & Experience
Required:
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HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
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Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record history
Preferred:
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HS Chemistry knowledge highly desired
Working Conditions (Specify % of travel involved if applicable, physical conditions, interaction with any hazardous material, work environment, etc.)
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Ability and willingness to complete occasional site assignments for customer troubleshooting, operation and installation.
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Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity
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Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
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Ability and willingness to travel for install and repair if needed
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions has a mission of "resourcing the world." With the addition of our industry-leading technologies and expertise, our combined strengths will help to turn the tide for Ecological Transformation. Start your journey today to be a part of something special by joining our team of employees highly dedicated to providing and maintaining quality water treatment services!
What We Offer:
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Competitive pay and opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career!
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Training in valuable skills
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Great benefits including retirement plans
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Opportunity for new challenges. We’re growing!
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Strong leadership team!
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