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Veolia

Water, waste, and energy services provider

Senior Production Engineer

Process EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeBeaumont, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.
  • Relevant certifications in Process Safety Management (PSM), Hazardous Materials Management, or Water Treatment Operations are advantageous.
  • A minimum of 8–10+ years of experience in chemical processing, water treatment, or a related industrial manufacturing environment, with a focus on technical leadership, is required.
  • Experience with process engineering principles, including heat and material transfer, mass balance calculations, and equipment performance optimization, is required.
  • Experience with data analysis, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) tracking, and continuous improvement methodologies is required.
  • Experience in project management for CAPEX/OPEX initiatives is required.
  • Experience with regulatory compliance, including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and safety management systems, is required.
  • Hands-on experience with bulk storage systems, chemical handling, and production equipment operations is required.
  • Experience in training and mentoring operations personnel is required.
  • Proficiency in SAP, enterprise resource planning (ERP), or comparable systems for production and logistics management is required.
  • Hands-on experience with Siemens automation and control systems is required.
  • Direct operational experience with connection assembly and disassembly, line clearing procedures, pump operations, and manifold system management is required.
  • Field experience in safe chemical handling and transfer protocols is required.
  • Advanced computer skills, including Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and Tableau, are required.
  • Ability to apply heat and material transfer calculations, mass balancing, equipment performance assessments, and process optimization to improve process efficiencies and quality and productivity outcomes is required.
  • Ability to track, analyze, and interpret OEE data, production rates, quality metrics, and yield-loss analysis is required.
  • Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) procedures, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, risk management protocols, and chemical handling and segregation standards is required.
  • Ability to manage bulk storage tank operations, chemical compatibility requirements, and compliance documentation for water treatment facility operations is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations.
  • Direct and govern Management of Change (MOC) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, set standards for operational excellence, and drive facility-wide improvement strategies.
  • Oversee and validate advanced process engineering designs, including heat and mass transfer analyses, material balancing, and equipment performance evaluations, while mentoring staff engineers.
  • Drive root-cause investigation strategies for critical operational failures and lead cross-functional teams in implementing systemic, long-term solutions to mitigate organizational risk.
  • Champion engineering best practices through regional and global networks and drive adoption of technologies and processes that improve competitive advantage.
  • Manage high-impact engineering portfolios and make technical decisions affecting site performance and long-term viability.
  • Resolve technical challenges and provide data-driven strategic direction and solutions.
  • Lead key engineering initiatives by defining project vision, securing resources, and delivering outcomes in collaboration with global Engineering leadership.
  • Manage bulk storage, production equipment, auxiliary systems, and utilities.
  • Track and analyze 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.
  • Balance daily administrative duties, which comprise 25–40% of the role, 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 prepare shipment documentation.
  • Manage vendors and maintain chemical organization in accordance with segregation and lean standards.
  • Conduct supply chain analysis to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Manage more than 36 bulk storage tanks and develop equipment handling procedures.
  • Conduct inventory accuracy assessments and ensure risk management compliance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
  • A background in supply chain management, logistics coordination, or inventory management is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes and Process Safety Management (PSM) principles is preferred.

About the Company

Veolia

Water, waste, and energy services provider

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

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