Position Purpose :
Veolia is the worlds leading environmental services company with 220000 employees globally and a 170-year history. We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy water and waste. That means improving our clients energy efficiency better managing their water and wastewater and recovering resources from their waste. We do this in a safe cost-effective and innovative manner for cities governments campuses businesses and industries. At Veolia North America we focus on growth and we believe that everyone has a role to play in growing the Company.
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Director reporting to the Sr. Technical Director Engineering. The candidate collaborates and coordinates work with the other members of the Milwaukee project but also the Technical & Performance Department supporting the business needs of Veolias Municipal Water Contract Operations Business Unit in the U.S. The person in this position will be required to provide leadership for the development production and delivery of technical and performance projects. The person will be in direct contact with the client.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities :
- Develop objectives for assigned areas and ensures alignment with overall company strategies and objectives. Helps define and monitor Engineering policies and procedures for assigned area and synchronizes with project management and operations functions.
- Participates in key engineering design reviews. Enforces conformance with defined requirements and ensures that corrective actions are completed as required.
- Assesses and evaluates Mechanical & Electrical systems and control systems and strategies for efficiency :
Pumps blowers UV chemical feed systems etc. both optimizations.
System optimization for applicable unit process areas.Develops implements and maintains engineering and technical standards specifications and documentation for assigned area. Stays abreast of industry related standards and invokes these standards into the engineering process.Ensures that all engineering deliverables for assigned projects are identified and prioritized in a project execution plan. Measures engineerings on-time delivery performance for critical deliverables. Helps define implement and monitor measurements for continuous improvement of engineering performance and product cost reductions.Offers consultancy action planning and optimization implementation strategies as the regional subject matter expert in wastewater unit process controlAbility to develop and design treatment strategies and protocols with follow up to assist in plant implementation.Supports Sales and Marketing with technical strategy and experience to maintain current accounts and to capture new business.Work Environment :
Typically spends 50% of time in an operations environment in Milwaukee and 50% of time in an office environment. Travels 50% of the time to assigned area.Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperatures and climatic conditions and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.Possible Work Hazards : May be exposed to possible operations hazards including dust fumes toxic and caustic chemicals rotating machinery high pressure hot or cold work temperatures slippery surfaces water and electrical hazards.Qualifications :
Education / Experience / Background :
Bachelors degree in Engineering. Registration as a Professional Engineer and / or 10 yrs experience in wastewater treatment and biosolids management.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Demonstrated knowledge of the standard practices common tools materials occupational hazards and safety precautions of water / wastewater treatment plant and thorough working knowledge of NPDES regulations and permitting process.Over ten years progressive experience in design project construction or management of wastewater treatment plants and ability to troubleshoot and solve water / wastewater treatment process / operations problems.Supervisory experience (personnel and project supervision) with demonstrated ability to diagnose complex process problems and manage remedial action.Demonstrates ability to develop unique solutions for complex technical problems that may include the design of new systems or development of solutions having few or no precedents.Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to effectively manage resources (personnel equipment materials facilities funds and reputation).Demonstrated effective communication presentation and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate effective complete and easily understood written communications and reports.Strong PC skills with proficiency in word processing spreadsheet and database software and the ability to optimize the use of technology and systems to communicate manage budget and to streamline processes and increase efficiency.Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations the Companys Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.Desired candidate will have experience in industrial pre-treatment.Desired candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the use of Python or R for data analysis.Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.Required Certification / Licenses / Training :
Highest level of certification as a water / wastewater treatment operator if required by site. If from another state requires achieving certification within one year of appointment to Engineering Manager.Valid Drivers license and safe driving record.Physical Requirements :
Amount of time spent Standing 25% Sitting 25% Walking 50%.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.Is occasionally required to stoop kneel or crouch and enter confined spaces.May be required to use the stairs ladders catwalks and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground.May occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.Additional Information :
Pay Range : $140000 to $165000 Per Year.
Benefits :
Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time-off policies as well as health dental and vision addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
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.
Remote Work : No
Employment Type : Full-time
Key Skills
Go,Lean,Management Experience,React,Node.js,Operations Management,Project Management,Research & Development,Software Development,Team Management,GraphQL,Leadership Experience
Department / Functional Area : Performance Management
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
