Site Leader - Industrial Wastewater

Company Description

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 Water Tech 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.

The Mobile Water & Integrated Services (MWIS) division is seeking an experienced and dynamic Site Leader to join their team in the West Texas region. This key leadership role will involve building and leading a team of twenty professionals responsible for providing exceptional customer service and account management for the company's water and wastewater treatment solutions.

The ideal candidate should possess an industrial or technical background, preferably in the water and wastewater treatment industry, with proven experience in customer and account management, as well as team leadership. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth and success of Water Tech's operations in the West Texas region. The Site Leader will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing team, ensuring exceptional customer service, and driving business growth through effective account management and team leadership.

• Optimizes operations by creating, implementing & managing continuous improvement projects in the areas of: chemical & utility usage, wastewater treatment, water treatment equipment performance, procurement
• Ensures the site maintains sufficient supply of critical chemicals and production parts
• Delivers regular reporting of production activities, including, but not limited to, standard SAP
• Tableau and locally generated reports
• Utilizes KPIs to adjust production activities accordingly
• Motivates employees through inclusiveness, tangible rewards & recognition, & strategic developmental plans
• Champions integrity & ethical work practices
• Leads by example & develops close working relationships with the plant staff, vendors, customers & leaders
• Participates in the selection, interviewing & hiring of new production employees
• Responsible for all Field Service operational metrics within the assigned customer base, including Environmental, Health and Safety, quality of service, utilization, commercial development, and cost to serve
• Own operation of the contract, and management of customer relations in the assigned customer base
• Responsible for lifecycle management of all assets within the assigned customer base, ensuring the team has the necessary tools and skills to prevent failures and deterioration of equipment
• Co-own revenue numbers with commercial leaders
• Help identify and drive productivity projects in the region
• Participate in the commissioning and start-up phases of the new plant

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
• At least 5 years of operations or management experience
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and safety manuals
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Mathematical skills, including math operations in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages
• Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments to included but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities

Desired Characteristics:

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of water treatment processes, including deionization, softening, reverse osmosis and deoxygenation is preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing process and/or Six Sigma
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety Regulations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and awareness
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated teamwork skills
• Action-oriented
• Accountable

Additional Information

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. Because our people are our greatest assets, we
also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving 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; employer will not
sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

VWTS 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 VWTS, and no fee will be due.

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