Project Manager - Integrated Services - Water Technologies

Veolia; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is hiring for a role focused on maintaining and troubleshooting water treatment systems. Located in Boise, Idaho, the successful candidate will work closely with clients and ensure equipment reliability through effective maintenance strategies.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5 years in the Water Treatment field, and includes competitive perks like paid time off, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Water Treatment field.
• Ability to learn about VEOLIA WTS products and systems.
• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain on-site and off-site inventory of spare parts.
• Determine and track root cause failures of equipment.
• Manage relationships with client operators and facility engineers.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Water treatment knowledge

Mechanical systems troubleshooting

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma

Tools

Water treatment equipment

Electrical panels

Job description

Job Description

• Maintain on‑site and off‑site inventory of spare parts and ensure an adequate supply of chemicals and replacement parts.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical and controls troubleshooting on equipment such as valves, air compressors, ejectors, process pumps, blowers, and instrumentation.
• Determine and track root cause failures of all Veolia equipment, ensuring issues are documented using Veolia’s quality process.
• Create and maintain site paperwork, write weekly warranty service reports on site actions, and provide customers with detailed technical summaries of work performed.
• Provide timely, proactive response to customer needs pertaining to parts replacement, operation services, and technical issues related to plant operations.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform emergency repairs, and provide quick turnaround quotes for equipment and spares.
• Manage relationships with client operators and facility engineers, and consult with customer management and operation teams.
• Act as a liaison and facilitate direct communication between the site/Customer Operations, Veolia home offices, and the engineering team.
• Work with the engineering team in the office for technical expertise (i.e., RO pump retrofit program, process engineering support, etc.).
• Carry out research to identify problems and engage the right people who can provide quick technical solutions to meet customer needs.
• Provide preventative maintenance and services to the client to supplement the operations team, understand and develop Veolia preventative maintenance procedures and plans, and track, recommend, and update these procedures.
• Complete daily site walks to schedule preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with on‑site trades regarding the Veolia scope of work, and coordinate trades for the installation of any/all water technologies.
• Organize and schedule team members, field operations teams, suppliers, or vendors to be on‑site in contractual time to perform maintenance or complete on‑site activities.
• Ensure contract compliance of volume and quality specifications.
• Provide construction and commissioning support for ongoing projects.
• Responsible for daily reporting to the ES NAM Field Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Water Treatment field.
• Strong focus on customer relationships (both external and internal customers), understanding the balance between customer and VEOLIA teams.
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and process startup related to VEOLIA WTS products and systems, including RO/ED, Ion Exchange, and Thermal technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and remotely with project teams.
• Basic water treatment chemistry knowledge and the ability to communicate that information to others.
• Knowledge of structural, mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, piping, welding specifics and civil notations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid passport.
• Ability to travel (10%) throughout North America.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, construction or services.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or an equivalent from an accredited university or college.
• Mechanical experience and know‑how (hands‑on, reading and interpreting drawings, etc.), particularly with water treatment equipment such as pumps, valves, instrumentation, relief valves, regulators, and pneumatic systems.
• Electrical experience and know‑how (hands‑on, reading and interpreting drawings, etc.), particularly with electrical panels and water treatment equipment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new problems, clients, and situations.
• Training in lock‑out/tag‑out procedures preferred.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan – 3% default contribution plus matching
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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.

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