Job Summary:
The Regeneration Operator 3 position is a multifaceted role responsible for mobile equipment regeneration, facility-wide water management, and team leadership. This role demands advanced proficiency in chemical handling, resin regeneration techniques, wastewater operations, and water balancing across the facility. The operator oversees the entire resin handling process, including unloading and reloading onto various mobile equipment, and supervises resin regenerations, wastewater treatment procedures, and the maintenance of optimal water levels throughout the site. Additionally, Regeneration Operator 3 is expected to act as a backup shift lead, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of all facility functions, such as dock operations, quality control protocols, and adherence to regulatory requirements.Pittman Schedule: 6am-6pm (3on/2off/2on/3off)Duties & Responsibilities:Effective shift safety compliance means following protocols, using PPE, keeping the area clean, and making sure all staff, visitors, and contractors do the sameScheduling shiftsOperating and monitoring regeneration equipmentManaging resin unloading and loadingMaintaining equipment parameters during startups and shutdownsResponsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the shiftPrepare and maintain accurate records and paperwork.Develop standard operating procedures.Facilitate information exchange during shift changes.Complete Quality Control documentation in SAP.Achieve Ion Exchange Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Contribute to overall KPIs related to:VolumeHoursProductionCostChemical usageQuality (escaping defects)Need to Notify (NTN) notificationsCollaborates with the maintenance team on plant and fleet maintenance, including NTNs.Oversees quality control by mentoring and training shift members on procedures. Regularly checks equipment, resin quality, and process effectiveness, testing pH, conductivity/resistivity, silica, and TDS.Maintains and orders critical production chemicals.Responsible for daily reporting, checking that all documentation is accurate and work has been performed within specifications.Serves as backup production supervisor when required, leading the team, coordinating tasks, making decisions, and meeting shift goals.Conduct final quality inspections, encompassing both physical and documentation reviews, prior to shipment to ensure adherence to customer specifications.Lead shift change meetings, share EHS moments, and update equipment readiness. Communicate with supervisors and team members, and join team meetings.Participate in training and stay updated on industry best practices to contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting and helping implement process enhancements.Assign designated equipment to orders based on customer requirements and equipment specificationsOther duties as assignedThe job description is not designed to capture all the employee’s responsibilities but is intended to capture essential functions of the role. Responsibilities may change over time and may be assigned at any time.