Field Service Operations Lead - Water Tech (Eastern TN)

Veolia | Water Tech; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia Water Technology is seeking a Field Area Manager to oversee a dispersed team across an assigned geography and contracts portfolio. The role emphasizes safe operation, staff development, and strong customer relationships within industrial water and related fields.

You will manage field operations at customer sites, drive safety metrics, and ensure budget performance while traveling 30–60% of the time and maintaining access to critical facilities, including nuclear-related sites as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 5 years in industrial water, wastewater, or related water treatment solutions.
• Experience with large-scale equipment commissioning and operations.
• Previous leadership experience with a field-based team in relevant industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dispersed team of Field Service Employees within an assigned geography/contracts portfolio.
• Manage contracts and operations at customer sites to ensure safe working conditions, contract compliance, and financial performance.
• Staffing and development of Field Service Employees within your geography/contracts portfolio.
• Monitor operational metrics such as Environmental, Health and Safety performance, employee utilization, overtime, and costs.
• Build strong relationships with the customer base.
• Other duties as assigned by the Territory Manager

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Leadership

Customer service

Google Workspace

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years in industrial water/wastewater or related field

Equipment commissioning/operations experience

Leadership of field-based team

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Veolia Water Technology is seeking a Field Area Manager to oversee a dispersed team across an assigned geography and contracts portfolio. The role emphasizes safe operation, staff development, and strong customer relationships within industrial water and related fields.

You will manage field operations at customer sites, drive safety metrics, and ensure budget performance while traveling 30–60% of the time and maintaining access to critical facilities, including nuclear-related sites as required.