Sr. Production Engineer (4/80 work schedule)

Veoliaenvironnementsa; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Environnement SA seeks a Senior Production Engineer to direct operations and set technical strategy for a water chemical treatment facility, covering Production and Logistics. The role demands strategic leadership to drive process excellence, safety standards, and continuous improvement with high-level oversight of production and supply chain activities.

You will mentor staff, shape engineering best practices, govern MOC/PSM programs, and manage CAPEX/OPEX roadmaps while partnering across

Qualifications

• Experience leading process engineering with focus on heat and mass transfer.
• Proven ability to drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Strong skills in safety programs (EHS, MOC, PSM).
• Capability to manage CAPEX/OPEX portfolios across production and logistics.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and vendor partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Supports Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and policies.
• Directs MOC and Process Safety Management programs and drives facility-wide improvements.
• Oversees and validates engineering designs involving heat and mass transfer analyses and equipment performance.
• Drives root cause investigation strategies and leads cross-functional teams to implement long-term solutions.
• Shapes best practices by leveraging regional/global networks and adopting innovative technologies.
• Exhibits executive-level autonomy managing high-impact engineering portfolios and critical decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Root-cause analysis

MOC/PSM governance

Cross-functional mentorship

Job description

We are seeking a Sr. Production Engineer to direct operations and set technical strategy at our water chemical treatment facility across Production and Logistics. This role requires a strategic engineering leader who will drive process excellence, establish safety standards, and lead organizational continuous improvement initiatives while providing high-level oversight of production operations and supply chain logistics. We are dedicated to supporting your long-term career progression and professional development. In this role, you will have access to structured mentorship programs, continuous technical and leadership training, clear opportunities for internal advancement across site, regional, and global functions, and support for acquiring industry certifications.

Key Characteristics:

• Strategic Analysis and Organizational Problem-Solving - The role requires driving root cause analysis programs, setting the strategy for investigating quality and equipment non-conformances, and leading supply chain optimization at a regional level. The lead engineer must architect systematic solutions, synthesize complex OEE metrics into business strategies, and establish robust countermeasures for the organization.
• Influential Communication and Mentorship - The position involves championing initiatives across site, regional, and global functions, designing training curricula for operations teams, and managing strategic vendor partnerships. The lead engineer must mentor junior staff, influence cross-functional leadership, and facilitate high-level knowledge transfer across the production and logistics interface.
• Strategic Governance and Program Management - The role requires overseeing complex operational portfolios across Production and Logistics, approving bulk storage strategies for 36+ tanks, and setting the roadmap for CAPEX/OPEX project portfolios. The lead engineer must govern timelines, drive organizational compliance, and ensure strategic alignment across all operational areas simultaneously.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations
• Directs and governs the Management of Change (MOC) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, setting the standard for operational excellence and driving facility-wide improvement strategies.
• Oversees and validates advanced process engineering designs, ensuring technical rigor in complex heat and mass transfer analyses, material balancing, and equipment performance evaluations while mentoring staff engineers.
• Drives root cause investigation strategy for critical operational failures, leading cross-functional teams to implement systemic, long-term solutions that mitigate organizational risk.
• Shapes and champions engineering best practices by leveraging regional and global networks, driving the adoption of innovative technologies and processes that improve competitive advantage.
• Exhibits executive-level autonomy, managing high-impact engineering portfolios and making critical technical decisions that affect site performance and long-term viability.
• Applies visionary critical thinking to resolve unprecedented technical challenges, providing the organization with data-driven strategic direction and innovative solutions.
• Serves as the lead architect for key engineering initiatives, defining project vision, securing resources, and delivering strategic outcomes in collaboration with global Engineering leadership.

Production Focus Areas:

• Manage bulk storage, production equipment, auxiliary systems, and utilities
• Track and analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data to identify quality concerns, yield losses, and equipment non-conformances
• Monitor daily production and quality rates to ensure optimal performance
• Identify, scope, and execute CAPEX and OPEX improvement projects
• Provide training and classroom instruction to operations teams
• Support production scheduling and maintain critical documentation

Logistics Focus Areas:

• Balance daily administrative duties (25-40% of time) with field support activities
• Coordinate raw material scheduling and ensure adequate storage space availability
• Manage packaging schedules and prepare required documentation
• Oversee shipment scheduling and documentation preparation
• Conduct vendor management and maintain chemical organization per segregation/lean standards
• Perform supply chain analysis for optimization opportunities
• Manage over 36 bulk storage tanks and develop equipment handling procedures
• Conduct inventory accuracy assessments and ensure risk management compliance

This dual-role position offers the opportunity to gain comprehensive understanding of both production operations and logistics management while driving process improvements and maintaining the highest safety and quality standards in water chemical treatment operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Process Engineering and Equipment Analysis - Proficiency in heat and material transfer calculation