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Veolia

Water, waste, and energy services provider

Operations Engineer Intern

Process EngineeringPosted on Nov 6
InternshipSaint-Christophe-du-Ligneron, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must be preparing an engineering degree or a Master 2.
  • The candidate should have foundational knowledge of waste treatment, organic recovery such as composting or methanization, or mechanical/optical separation processes.
  • The candidate must be comfortable using Excel or Google Sheets and with data analysis, report writing, and fieldwork.
  • The candidate must hold a category B driving licence.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, organize, and monitor trial campaigns on the compost-sorting pilot line.
  • Monitor operating parameters, including throughput, settings, consumption, availability, and line stoppages.
  • Identify operating issues such as blockages, deviations, and malfunctions, and propose improvements with production and maintenance teams.
  • Define and apply representative sampling protocols for the different material streams.
  • Conduct on-site measurements of particle size, moisture, and impurities or inert materials.
  • Prepare samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Prepare material balances, including rejection rates, separation yields, and purification efficiency.
  • Compile and process trial results using Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Analyze how operating settings affect compost quality and treatment costs.
  • Write technical summaries, reports, and presentation materials for partner local authorities and management.
  • Coordinate daily between operations teams, maintenance teams, suppliers of the sorting solution, and institutional partners.

Desired Qualifications

  • A specialization in process engineering, waste management, eco-technologies, agronomy, or environmental studies is desirable.
  • Curiosity about industrial environments is desirable.
  • Rigor in data collection and traceability is desirable.
  • Autonomy, methodical working, and the ability to propose improvements are desirable.
  • Good interpersonal and writing skills are desirable.

About the Company

Veolia

Water, waste, and energy services provider

Generating company summary.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Aubervilliers, France
Founded
1853

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