Lead Field Service Representative - Water Technologies

Bilfinger; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies in the United States is seeking a Lead Field Service Representative to deliver operations and maintenance on water treatment systems across industries, supporting catalytic oxidation, RO, filtration, and related processes.

You will perform preventative maintenance, calibrations, collect samples, review data with Lab FSR, and ensure safety, quality, and contract compliance while coordinating with shift leads.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic wastewater or water treatment.
• Experience with preventative maintenance on pumps and rotating equipment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read data.
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software.
• Strong mechanical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in English, able to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and optimize water treatment equipment performance.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration activities.
• Take samples and support lab testing and data review.
• Assist with chemical injections and inventory management.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues.
• Create site documentation and provide technical summaries.
• Ensure contract compliance and meet access requirements.

Skills

Wastewater knowledge

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical know-how

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma / GED

STEM degree or instrumentation cert preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Lead Field Service Representative - Water Technologies

• Full-time
• Contract type: Standard

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 Summary:
As a Field Service Representative (FSR), you’ll be on the front lines providing operations and maintenance expertise on water treatment systems for one of our customers from one of a variety of industries. This mission-critical role involves working on a variety of technologies, including catalytic oxidation, wastewater clarification, media filtration, softening, reverse osmosis (RO), and filter press separation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and optimize equipment performance
• Conduct critical and preventative maintenance and calibration activities on equipment
• Take samples and support the Lab FSR in performing analytical testing such as: pH, COD, DO, Ammonia, ATP, TSS, 30-min settling tests, Phosphorus, in addition to various other site-specific testing requirements
• Support the Lab FSR in reviewing lab data and making appropriate process changes based upon plant conditions and laboratory results
• Utilize a forklift as needed for plant operations purposes
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain chemical injection systems
• Support the maintenance team in maintaining inventory of spare parts and adequate supply of chemicals and replacement parts
• Carry out mechanical, electrical, and control troubleshooting on equipment such as valves, air compressors, ejectors, process pumps, blowers, and instrumentation
• Create and maintain site documentation, and provide customers with detailed technical summaries of work performed
• Consult with shift lead and site management
• Ensure contract compliance with volume and quality specifications
• Meet customer access requirements to sites
• Other duties as required
• Data interpretation, record-keeping, reporting, and critical decision-making skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic wastewater or water treatment
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance for pumps, bearings, blowers, and general rotating equipment
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Proficient in Google Suite and/or related software
• Excellent mechanical know-how and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English in a fluent manner

Education & Experience

Required

• High School Diploma / GED
• 2+ years’ experience of service/maintenance or equivalent in an industrial environment
• A valid driver's license

Preferred

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Science/Engineering (STEM) or technical certificate in Instrumentation

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily indoors in an industrial environment (single location)
• There are other typical industrial risks, and training will be provided as needed

Additional Information

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.

• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We also offer...

Opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career!
Training in valuable skills
Opportunity for new challenges. We’re growing!
Strong leadership team!

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.