Field Area Manager - Water Treatment

About the Role

Field Area Managers oversee industrial water treatment systems in a specific region, leading a team of Field Service Employees to ensure they meet targets and objectives. This role involves project leadership, people management, customer interaction, and technical skills to help grow our services operations.

Key characteristics of the role include technical proficiency in addressing issues affecting Ultrapure Water Systems, leadership in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Quality, team motivation, client interaction, and operational metrics tracking.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 10 to 15 employees within a region to ensure proper scheduling and utilization.
• Collaborate with CAPEX project managers to maintain clear communication for smooth and efficient operations.
• Manage small projects, including Mobile Water Systems and Refurbishments.
• Review and edit engineering drawings & P&IDs.
• Understand instrument controls and implement changes to improve project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure stakeholders are updated on modifications to the project and contract timeline, as well as scheduling.
• Anticipate potential issues, such as outages, technical difficulties, and additional customer needs, and make necessary adjustments.
• Schedule field service personnel and coordinate with territory managers to allocate equipment and purchase materials.
• Estimate time, cost, and resource needs for each task.
• Administer policies in EHS, Human Resources, and Fleet.
• Assist in the career development and growth of Field Service Representatives.
• Utilize data analysis and reporting to monitor contract performance.
• Develop contract budgets and financial forecasts.
• Manage operational and maintenance risks, escalate critical issues when needed.
• Report project progress, staff utilization, and contract spend versus budget to leadership.
• Administer Preventative Maintenance programs across various project lines and customer accounts, recording corrective maintenance actions.
• Collaborate with commercial leaders to develop and expand the business.

Requirements

• BS degree in a technical field (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering), OR five years’ experience and relevant leadership experience in industrial water, wastewater, or food & beverage water treatment solutions or related field.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card.
• Knowledge of the water treatment process in an industrial setting.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Tableau, and Salesforce.
• Thorough understanding of industrial maintenance activities, including permitting.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in team building and management.
• Experienced in change management.
• Knowledge of Quality and Safety protocols.

Skills

• Accountability
• Initiative
• Process Improvements
• Project Management and Project Controls
• People Management
• Computer Proficiency
• Analytical Skills
• Adaptability and Management of Change
• Financial Acumen
• Ability to read and redline engineering drawings and P&IDs
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards
• Problem-solving skills with a reliable and thorough approach to work
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Project Management; Active training in Project Management coursework.
• Six Sigma training.
• Root Cause Analysis training.
• Wastewater License.
• Certifications or Advanced degrees in Mechanical or Electrical.
• Certifications or experience in Leadership.
• Experience in water plant operations or maintenance.

Additional Information

• Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments, including industrial wastewater and beverage facilities.
• Ability and willingness for on-call status for emergency response.
• Estimated travel: 50% (local road warrior).

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