Field Area Manager - Water Technologies

Veolia; Portland (TX); Remote; USD 89,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Parental Leave

401(k) with company matching

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Veolia Water Tech is seeking a Field Area Manager to oversee industrial water treatment systems in a defined Texas region. You will lead a team of Field Service personnel, manage projects, coordinate with CAPEX teams, and ensure safety, quality, and performance targets are met.

You will work remotely within the specified TX regions (Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Victoria) and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• TWIC card required or ability to obtain
• Preferred: PMI/Six Sigma training or certification

Responsibilities

• Supervise 10–15 employees within a region and manage scheduling
• Collaborate with CAPEX project managers for clear communication
• Manage small projects; Mobile Water Systems and refurbishments
• Review and edit engineering drawings and P&IDs
• Understand instrument controls and implement changes to improve efficiency
• Schedule field personnel and coordinate with territory managers
• Develop budgets and financial forecasts; monitor contract spend vs. budget
• Monitor operational metrics: system performance, utilization, costs
• Support recruitment and development of Field Service staff
• Establish connections with clients and collaborate with commercial leaders
• Ensure compliance with EHS, HR and fleet policies
• Travel up to 50% as required

Skills

Quality & Safety

Industrial water treatment

Process improvements

Project management

Project controls

P&ID reading

OSHA knowledge

Team management

Google Suite

Tableau

Salesforce

Financial acumen

Education

BS in technical field

TWIC card

Tools

None

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 Tech 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:
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 that they meet targets and objectives. This role involves project leadership, people management, customer interaction, and technical skills to help grow our service operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise10 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 andP&IDs
• Understanding of instrument controls
• Implementchanges 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
• Schedulefield service personnel and coordinate with territory managers to allocate equipment and purchase materials. Estimating time, cost, and resource needs for each task
• Administerpolicies in EHS, Human Resources, and Fleet
• Assistin the career development and growth of Field Service Representatives
• Utilizedata analysis and reporting to monitor contract performance
• Develop contract budgets and financial forecasts
• Manageoperational and maintenance risks and elevatecritical issues when needed
• Reportproject 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
• Responsible for tracking operational metrics, including system performance, employee utilization, overtime, and operational costs
• Assist in establishing robust connections with our clientele
• Collaborate with commercial leaders to develop and expand the business
• Involved in the recruitment and professional development of Field Service Employees within the designated geographic area and contracts portfolio

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Quality and Safety protocols
• Knowledge of the water treatment process in an industrial setting
• Proven track record withProcess Improvements
• Proven track record withProject Management and Project Controls
• A thorough understanding of industrial maintenance activities, including permitting
• Proficient in team building and management
• Technically proficient in understanding and addressing issues that affect our Ultrapure Water System
• Must excel at managing multiple tasks and following up both internally and externally
• Problem-solving skills with a reliable and thorough approach to work
• Proficient in Google Suite, Tableau, and Salesforce
• Excellent analytical Skills
• Experienced in change management
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication Skills
• Ability to lead and motivate Field Service Representatives, encouraging collaboration and a positive work environment
• Ability to understand financial acumen
• Ability to read and redline engineering drawings and P&ID’s
• Ability tofocus on achieving the contractually required quantity and quality of water

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
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card

Preferred:

• 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

Working Conditions:

• Will work in a range of environments including but not limited to industrial wastewater and beverage
• On-call status for emergency response
• Estimated travel: 50%

Additional Information

**This role is a remote position within the following regions: Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and VictoriaTX

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, and because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits. Compensation Range for this role will be in the range of $89,000-$102,000 USD annually.

Benefits:

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

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, 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.