Sr. Production Engineer

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 Technology 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

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.

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 calculations, mass balancing, equipment performance assessments, and process optimization. This includes understanding of chemical treatment processes, equipment design principles, and the ability to analyze and improve process efficiencies for both quality and productivity outcomes.

• Data Analysis and Performance Metrics Management - Expertise in tracking, analyzing, and interpreting Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data, production rates, quality metrics, and yield loss analysis. This includes statistical analysis capabilities, trend identification, and the ability to translate data insights into actionable improvement strategies.

• Process Safety Management (PSM) and Regulatory Compliance - Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) procedures, Environmental Health and Safety regulations, risk management protocols, and chemical handling/segregation standards. This includes understanding of bulk storage tank management, chemical compatibility requirements, and maintaining compliance documentation for water treatment facility operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required

• Relevant certifications in Process Safety Management (PSM), Hazardous Materials Management, or Water Treatment Operations are advantageous

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8-10+ years of experience in chemical processing, water treatment, or related industrial manufacturing environment with a focus on technical leadership

• Experience with process engineering principles including heat/material transfer, mass balance calculations, and equipment performance optimization

• Demonstrated experience with data analysis, OEE tracking, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred)

• Experience in project management for CAPEX/OPEX initiatives

• Background in supply chain management, logistics coordination, or inventory management preferred

• Experience with regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA, DOT) and safety management systems

• Hands-on experience with bulk storage systems, chemical handling, and production equipment operations

• Experience in training and mentoring operations personnel

• Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes and Process Safety Management (PSM) principles preferred

• Proficient in SAP, ERP, or comparable systems for production and logistics management.

• Hands on experience with Siemens automation and control systems.

• Proven ability to champion safety initiatives and foster continuous improvement in workplace safety culture.

• Direct operational experience with connection assembly/disassembly, line clearing procedure, pump operations, manifold system management

• Field experience in safe chemical handling and transfer protocols.

• Advance computer skills including Google sheets, MS excel, and Tableau

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 andbenefits 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****

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 VWTS, and no fee will be due.