Field Area Manager - Water Treatment

Bilfinger; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking a Field Area Manager to oversee industrial water treatment operations in a defined region. You will lead a team of field service employees, manage projects and budgets, and collaborate with CAPEX managers to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and the ability to read engineering drawings and P&IDs. Travel up to 50% is expected to support operations and client relations.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field or 5 years of leadership experience in industrial water/wastewater or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervises 10 to 15 employees within a region to ensure proper scheduling and utilization.
• Collaborate with CAPEX project managers for clear communication and smooth operations.
• Manage small projects including Mobile Water Systems and Refurbishments.
• Review and edit engineering drawings & P&IDs.
• Understand instrument controls and implement changes to improve efficiency.
• Update stakeholders on modifications to project timeline and scheduling.
• Anticipate outages and customer needs and adjust accordingly.
• Schedule field personnel and coordinate with territory managers; estimate time, cost, and resources.
• Administer EHS, HR, and Fleet policies; support career development of field staff.
• Use data analysis to monitor contract performance and budgets; report to leadership.

Skills

Project Management

People Management

Leadership

EHS & Quality

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Reading P&IDs

Education

BS degree in technical field (Chemistry, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Eng)

5 years of leadership in industrial water/wastewater/food & beverage water treatment

TWIC card eligibility

Tools

Google Suite

Tableau

Salesforce

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

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)

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

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