Service Manager - Water Treatment

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's Water Tech Business 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.

Job Description

The Service Manager is a pivotal leader responsible for overseeing a team of Service Employees and managing industrial water treatment systems to achieve operational excellence. This multifaceted role integrates project, leadership, personnel management, customer engagement, and technical expertise to drive growth in service operations. The Service Area Manager is accountable for the successful execution of service contracts, with a strong emphasis on safety, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction. They provide daily guidance to Service Technicians, maintain consistent communication with site leadership and various internal teams (Service, Regen, Sales, Admin) to ensure high levels of customer fulfillment, and guarantee the availability of necessary equipment and materials for operations. Furthermore, they are the primary point of contact for resolving service issues with customers, collaborating closely with the regeneration and sales teams to foster sustainable growth and enhance customer satisfaction.

Core Competencies

• Technical Acumen: Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of water systems to effectively diagnose and resolve issues.
• Leadership & EHS/Quality: Exemplifies strong leadership and champions the highest Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Quality standards for site teams.
• Team Empowerment: Leads and inspires Field Service Representatives, cultivating a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Contractual Integrity: Dedicated to delivering the specified quantity and quality of water as per contract agreements and customer-focused in fulfilling installation and service obligations.
• Talent Cultivation: Actively participates in the recruitment and professional development of Field Service Employees within their designated areas and contracts.
• Operational Oversight: Monitors key operational metrics, including system performance, employee utilization, overtime, and associated costs.
• Client Relations: Contributes to the establishment and maintenance of robust client relationships.
• Business Development: Collaborates with commercial leadership to identify and pursue opportunities for business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Management: Directs and supervises a team of 10 to 15 employees, optimizing scheduling and utilization.
• Small Project Leadership: Manages smaller-scale projects, including Mobile Water Systems and Refurbishments. Develops accurate estimates for time, cost, and resource requirements for each task.
• Technical Documentation Review: Reviews and refines engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Process Optimization: Implements enhancements to improve project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder and Internal Communication: Keeps stakeholders informed of project modifications, contract timelines, and scheduling adjustments. Fosters open information exchange and a culture of customer fulfillment and satisfaction through communication with site leadership and employees. Communicates with Sales, Admin, and Regeneration teams as required.
• Proactive Issue Resolution: Anticipates potential challenges (e.g., outages, technical difficulties, customer needs) and proactively adapts plans.
• Resource Allocation: Schedules field service personnel and coordinates with facility staff to provide customer service by allocating resources effectively.
• Performance Analysis: Utilizes data analysis and reporting to track contract performance, develop budgets, and generate financial forecasts.
• Risk Mitigation: Manages operational and maintenance risks, escalating critical issues when necessary.
• Reporting: Provides leadership with reports on project progress, staff utilization, and contract expenditure versus budget.
• Maintenance Administration: Administers Preventive Maintenance programs across various project lines and customer accounts, documenting corrective actions.
• Daily Workflow Management: Organizes daily work assignments for Service Technicians, encompassing maintenance and sales orders.
• Service Report Review: Reviews daily Field Service Reports for content and to identify future service needs.
• KPI Management: Takes ownership of the reporting and continuous improvement of Service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Fleet Oversight: Manages the relationship with the fleet vendor, ensuring EHS and DOT compliance, operational convenience, and cost-effectiveness of vehicles.
• Training and Development: Serves as a training and operational resource for other Service Technicians.
• Material Procurement: Specifies and orders necessary materials and equipment to maintain smooth operations and service schedules.
• SOP Development: Prepares standard operating procedures; assists in creating documentation for customer use and operating contracts where Veolia operates and maintains customer systems.
• Quality Assurance Participation: Contributes to the Quality process (ISO, FDA) and owns Service-related processes.
• Sales Enablement: Provides support to the Sales team by assisting with cost estimates for the installation and service of portable water treatment systems (in collaboration with Operations specialists).
• Hands-on Support: Performs Service Technician duties as needed to manage business levels or to assist other technicians with troubleshooting or maintenance.
• On-Call Availability: May be required to be on call during non-business hours for emergency response.
• Asset Protection: Responsible for maintaining and safeguarding company assets, including plant infrastructure, fleet vehicles, equipment, and inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Proven expertise in team building and management.
• Strong sense of accountability.
• Demonstrated initiative.
• Adept at process improvement.
• Proficiency in project management and project controls.
• Computer proficient.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Reliable and thorough approach to problem-solving.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High degree of adaptability and experience in Management of Change (bonus if experienced in change management).
• Solid financial acumen.
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and other Quality and Safety protocols.
• DOT qualification experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering), OR an Associate's Degree in electrical, industrial/mechanical, engineering, or water treatment disciplines
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card.
• Minimum of 5 years of water industry experience in ion exchange, water treatment, reverse osmosis or membranes and related equipment, or in applicable fields such as electrical, industrial, mechanical, maintenance, or plumbing.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in managing people.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Project Management; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Technology; active training in Project Management coursework, such as Six Sigma.
• Root Cause Analysis training
• Water Treatment License.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial water treatment processes, particularly wastewater.
• Excels at managing multiple tasks and ensuring timely follow-up, both internally and externally.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Tableau, and Salesforce.
• Thorough understanding of industrial maintenance activities, including permitting processes.
• Certifications or extensive experience in leadership.
• Experience in water plant operations or maintenance.
• Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to: read and interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations; write reports that may include design and calculations for parameters or equipment placement.
• Ability and willingness to work in diverse environments, including industrial, manufacturing, and power industry facilities.
• Possesses strong leadership traits and skills.
• Knowledge of commercial and industrial membrane systems and UV systems.
• Vocational training in applicable fields such as electrical, industrial/mechanical maintenance, water treatment, or plumbing.
• Knowledge of PLC logic/programming.
• Knowledge of ion exchange and membrane theory and operation, as well as pretreatment applications.
• College coursework in chemistry.
• Experience driving company vehicles such as panel vans or service trucks.

Working Conditions

• Ability and willingness to work in various environments, including Hospitals, industrial wastewater and food/beverage facilities.
• Ability and willingness to be on-call for emergency response.
• Estimated travel associated with this role: 20%.

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:

Salary range $ 109,000 - 121,000

• 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****

Veolia 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 Veolia, and no fee will be due.

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