Field Area Manager - Water Treatment

About the role

Field Area Managers oversee industrial water treatment systems in a specific region. They lead a team of Field Service Employees to ensure targets and objectives are met, involving project leadership, people management, customer interaction, and technical skills to grow Veolia’s services operations.

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.
• 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 Environmental Health and Safety (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, escalating 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.

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.
• Technical proficiency in understanding and addressing issues that affect Ultrapure Water Systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards.
• Ability to read and redline engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Understanding of instrument controls.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance activities, including permitting.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Tableau, and Salesforce.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills

• Accountability
• Initiative
• Process Improvements
• Project Management and Project Controls
• People Management
• Computer Proficiency
• Analytical Skills
• Adaptability and Management of Change
• Financial Acumen
• Problem-solving with a reliable and thorough approach
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Communication and team-building skills
• Change management
• Knowledge of Quality and Safety protocols

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).