Production Engineer

About Veolia

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia’s Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy, pursuing a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

The Production Engineer will work at a customer site to support and assist operations teams. The main goal is to help run the plant and solve issues surrounding process, mechanical, operational, and control. The work includes performing field tests and troubleshooting, water sampling, supporting operations and maintenance personnel, gathering data and performing process calculations to ensure equipment and processes are operated within proper design guidelines.

Responsibilities also include monitoring process data, developing operations procedures, and collaborating within the organization.

• Technical ability and desire to be the production engineer for a 24/7 water treatment facility.
• A strong communicator who can produce quality technical reports/documents and interact with customer representatives, working alongside Veolia management and operations in a professional manner.
• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree and 3–5 years experience in the petrochemical or water/wastewater industry.

• Responsible for operational KPIs and making process improvements to safely meet the facility needs.
• Responsible for reading and understanding Piping and Instrumentation (P&) drawings and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Evaluate feed water and product water qualities and quantities with field instruments and equipment to ensure they are within contractual requirements.
• Perform chemical dosing calculations, RO membrane projections, and verify equipment set‑up in terms of flowrates, pressures, and fluxes.
• Optimize chemical selection and dosing to achieve the best results for specific customer needs.
• Regularly review operations and performance of equipment such as clarification, filtration, RO, and filter‑press dewatering processes.
• Assist operations teams with process support.
• Interface with leadership, production managers and customer representatives responsible for on‑site operations to provide real‑time technical input and guidance.

• Self‑motivated and a team player.
• Demonstrated dedication to workplace safety.
• Effective problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills with clients, both internal and external.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; focus in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a petrochemical or industrial water environment.

• 5 years work experience in a petrochemical or industrial water environment.

This position is located in Hemlock, Michigan.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting Day 1.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Plan – 3% default contribution plus matching.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• AD&D Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applicants, without discrimination. Applicants must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor U.S. work authorization.