Field Area Manager - Water Treatment

Field Area Managers oversee industrial water treatment systems in a specific region for a company.

They lead 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.

• Technically proficient in understanding and addressing issues that affect our Ultrapure Water System.
• Provides leadership and ensures the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Quality for the site teams.
• Lead and motivate Field Service Representatives, encouraging collaboration and a positive work environment.
• Focused on achieving the contractually required quantity and quality of water.
• Involved in the recruitment and professional development of Field Service Employees within the designated geographic area and contracts portfolio.
• Responsible for tracking operational metrics, including system performance, employee utilization, overtime, and operational costs.
• Assist in establishing robust connections with our clientele.
• Client interaction and contract analysis
• Collaborate with commercial leaders to develop and expand the business.

• Supervises 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
• Management of small projects, including Mobile Water Systems and Refurbishments.
• Review and edit engineering drawings & P&IDs
• Understanding of instrument controls
• Implementing 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 accordingly.
• Scheduling field service personnel and coordinating with territory managers to allocate equipment and purchase materials. Estimating time, cost, and resource needs for each task.
• Administers policies in EHS, Human Resources, and Fleet.
• Assists in the career development and growth of Field Service Representatives
• Utilizes data analysis and reporting to monitor contract performance.
• Develop contract budgets and financial forecasts
• Manages operational and maintenance risks, escalates critical issues when needed
• Reports project progress, staff utilization, and contract spend versus budget to leadership.
• Administration of Preventative Maintenance programs across various project lines and customer accounts, recording corrective maintenance actions.

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

• Knowledge of the water treatment process in an industrial setting
• Must excel at managing multiple tasks and following up both internally and externally.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Tableau, and Salesforce
• A 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.

• BS degree in a technical field - for example Chemistry, or 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

• Certification in Project Management;
  Active training in Project Management coursework Six Sigma
• 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
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial wastewater, beverage
• 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.