Veolia is the world's leading environmental services company with ~179,000 employees globally and a 160-year history. We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. That means improving our clients’ energy efficiency, better managing their water and wastewater, and recovering resources from their wastes. We do this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for cities, governments, campuses, businesses, and industries.
Job Description
Veolia North America’s Industrial Business seeks a chemical process engineer / project manager with at least seven years of experience to join its team in Houston, TX. The candidate will report to the Director of Process Engineering and support development and application of existing and new process technologies for the treatment and recovery of valuable constituents in clients’ wastewater and residuals streams using organic/inorganic separations, patented and proprietary physical-chemical unit operations, and various other separation technologies. The position will focus on projects in a variety of markets, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, metals finishing, and mining.
Develop material and energy balancesDevelop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and other key process design documents
Work with vendors and service providers to develop project budgets, perform detailed engineering, procurement and constructionDevelop process and functional control descriptions, and provide support with operating procedures and troubleshooting guides
Experience with Process Safety Management and Process Hazards Analyses (PHA)Experience with commissioning and start-upWorking knowledge of Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices, e.g., ISA, API, and others
Identifying and prioritizing resource needs (internal and external), with ability to coordinate and schedule their deployment in maintenance of project schedule and
budget. Qualifications
This position requires experience in the following areas:
Technology validations using laboratory bench-scale and field-based pilotsEngineering and economic analysisProviding technical guidance on complex issues requiring independent analysis, judgment and team work
Familiarity with work processes and tools such as Project Front-End LoadingStrong Project Management skillsAn ability to refine/improve process efficiency and execution capabilitiesAn ability to work effectively with a range of technical and operations personnelAn ability to provide technical support and collaboration on business development opportunities
An ability to capture company innovations in standards and design techniquesGood writing and verbal communications skills, including technical reportingAt least 7 years of relevant work
Education:
BS degree in engineering or closely related technical field MS in related technical field, with water treatment experience, preferred
Qualities:
The position places an emphasis on the following qualities:
General attitude and work ethicFunctional contribution to the teamMentoring and training of junior staff membersAbility to troubleshoot, innovate and strengthen the team’s ability to performDemonstrated written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills across a diverse audience
Technologies:
Processes involving the handling of solids and slurries, including conveyance and pumping systems.
Centrifugation (two and three-phase decanters).Filtration (micro, ultra, nano, multimedia, recessed filter press)Reverse Osmosis systemsPhysicochemical-based unit operationsInorganic and metal treatment of aqueous wastewaters, including ion exchange, evaporation and related separations.
Computer and Software – Aside from typical office productivity software, experience with
AutoCAD and development of custom solutions using Excel (with VBA) are a plus. Additional Information
About Veolia:
Veolia offers the most complete range of environmental solutions to meet the challenges of cities, governments, campuses, businesses and industries. Our network of talent and hands-on know-how is unique and unrivaled.
We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. That means improving our clients' energy efficiency, better managing their water and wastewater, and recovering resources from their wastes. We do this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for more than 550 communities and more than 30,000 businesses, campuses and organizations throughout North America.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.