Field Area Manager - Water Technologies

Veolia; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

FSA/HSA

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia seeks a Field Area Manager to supervise regional water treatment operations, lead a team of field service staff, and ensure safety, quality, and performance targets are met. The role involves coordinating with project managers, handling contract scope, and driving continuous improvement.

The position requires experience in industrial water systems, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules while traveling up to 50% of the time across the local area.

Qualifications

• Accountability across regional field operations.
• Initiative and proactive problem-solving in complex environments.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Experience in project controls and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Supervises 10 to 15 employees within a region.
• Collaborate with CAPEX project managers for clear communication.
• Manage small projects including Mobile Water Systems and refurbishments.
• Review and edit engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Understand instrument controls and implement efficiency improvements.
• Update stakeholders on project modifications, timelines, and staffing.

Skills

Accountability

Initiative

Process Improvements

Project Management

People Management

Computer Proficient

Analytical Skills

Adaptability/Change Management

Financial Acumen

Reading drawings & P&IDs

OSHA Standards

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

BS degree in technical field

TWIC card eligibility

Tools

Google Suite

Tableau

Salesforce

Job description

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.

Job Description

Field Area Managers oversee industrial water treatment systems in a specific region for a company.
They lead a team of Field Service Employees to ensure they meet targets and objectives.
This role involves project leadership, people management, customer interaction, and technical skills to
help grow our services operations.

Key Characteristics

• Technically proficient in understanding and addressing issues that affect our Ultrapure Water System.
• Provides leadership and ensures the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Quality for the site teams.
• Lead and motivate Field Service Representatives, encouraging collaboration and a positive work environment.
• Focused on achieving the contractually required quantity and quality of water.
• Involved in the recruitment and professional development of Field Service Employees within the designated geographic area and contracts portfolio.
• Responsible for tracking operational metrics, including system performance, employee utilization, overtime, and operational costs.
• Assist in establishing robust connections with our clientele.
• Client interaction and contract analysis
• Collaborate with commercial leaders to develop and expand the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises 10 to 15 employees within a region to ensure proper scheduling and utilization.
• Collaborate with CAPEX project managers to maintain clear communication for smooth and efficient operations
• Management of small projects, including Mobile Water Systems and Refurbishments.
• Review and edit engineering drawings & P&IDs
• Understanding of instrument controls
• Implementing changes to improve project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure stakeholders are updated on modifications to the project and contract timeline, as well as scheduling.
• Anticipate potential issues, such as outages, technical difficulties, and additional customer needs, and make necessary adjustments accordingly.
• Scheduling field service personnel and coordinating with territory managers to allocate equipment and purchase materials. Estimating time, cost, and resource needs for each task.
• Administers policies in EHS, Human Resources, and Fleet.
• Assists in the career development and growth of Field Service Representatives
• Utilizes data analysis and reporting to monitor contract performance.
• Develop contract budgets and financial forecasts
• Manages operational and maintenance risks, escalates critical issues when needed
• Reports project progress, staff utilization, and contract spend versus budget to leadership.
• Administration of Preventative Maintenance programs across various project lines and customer accounts, recording corrective maintenance actions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Accountability
• Initiative
• Process Improvements
• Project Management, Project Controls
• People Management
• Computer Proficient
• Analytical Skills Adaptability and Management of Change Financial Acumen
• Ability to read and redline engineering drawings and P&ID’s
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards
• Problem solving skills with a reliable and thorough approach to work
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills

Qualifications

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of the water treatment process in an industrial setting
• Must excel at managing multiple tasks and following up both internally and externally
• Proficient in Google Suite, Tableau, and Salesforce
• A thorough understanding of industrial maintenance activities, including permitting
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient in team building and management
• Experienced in change management
• Knowledge of Quality and Safety protocols

Education & Experience Required:

• BS degree in a technical field - for example Chemistry, or Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, OR five years’ experience and relevant leadership experience in industrial water, wastewater, or food & beverage water treatment solutions or related field
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Certification in Project Management; Active training in Project Management coursework Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis training
• Wastewater License
• Certifications or Advanced degrees in Mechanical or Electrical
• Certifications or experience in Leadership
• Experience in water plant operations or maintenance
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Additional Information

• Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial wastewater, beverage
• Ability and willingness for on call status for emergency response
• Estimated Travel 50% (local road warrior)

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team.

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. We offer challenging and meaningful careers. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination.

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