Senior Technical Manager – Hazardous Waste Projects Lead

Veolia NA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Senior Technical Manager – Technical Expertise to drive and support technical projects across the Hazardous Waste BU. The role covers operations support, development and innovation, and project management, with a focus on business development across corporate topics.

The candidate should have a strong environmental technical background, knowledge of finance principles, and proven project management, including leadership of capital expenditure initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in transversal technical/support functions and/or operational functions (e.g. operation manager, plant manager, technical manager)
• Experience in hazardous/industrial waste treatment and industrial wastewater treatment
• Experience in oil or solvent recovery is a strong asset
• Experience in Project Management
• Waste Industry knowledge is a plus
• Developed presentation and communication skills, internally and externally;
• Understanding of PSM and change management methodology

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and performance support to the Hazardous waste BU.
• Participate in the development of associated business cases and memos for internal Go/NoGo (WIN process).
• Provide overall direction and management of assigned projects, including personnel, equipment, and subcontractors, applying proper project management procedures.
• Ensure projects are planned and coordinated to schedule with health, safety, quality, and budget considerations.
• Participate or lead technical due diligence of new business acquisitions or plant upgrades.
• Assist Business Development in estimating and planning, with a focus on operational efficiencies.
• Contribute to feedback and post-job evaluations of projects.
• Develop new process optimizations or pilot new technologies; coordinate tests with corporate functions.
• Test and implement new tools under development.
• Collaborate with T&P members for team organization, reporting and delivery.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Time management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering (asset)

Job description

Veolia North America is seeking a Senior Technical Manager – Technical Expertise to drive and support technical projects across the Hazardous Waste BU. The role covers operations support, development and innovation, and project management, with a focus on business development across corporate topics.

The candidate should have a strong environmental technical background, knowledge of finance principles, and proven project management, including leadership of capital expenditure initiatives.