Remote Field Service Manager - Water Treatment

• Compensation: USD 89,000 - USD 102,000 - yearly

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 Group 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 Tech 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.

Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Summary:
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 that they meet targets and objectives. This role involves project leadership, people management, customer interaction, and technical skills to help grow our service operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise
  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 andP&IDs
• Understanding of instrument controls
• Implement 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
• Schedule field service personnel and coordinate with territory managers to allocate equipment and purchase materials. Estimating time, cost, and resource needs for each task
• Administer policies in EHS, Human Resources, and Fleet
• Assistin the career development and growth of Field Service Representatives
• Utilize data analysis and reporting to monitor contract performance
• Develop contract budgets and financial forecasts
• Manage operational and maintenance risks and escalate critical issues when needed
• Report 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
• Responsible for tracking operational metrics, including system performance, employee utilization, overtime, and operational costs
• Assist in establishing robust connections with our clientele
• Collaborate with commercial leaders to develop and expand the business
• Involved in the recruitment and professional development of Field Service Employees within the designated geographic area and contracts portfolio

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Quality and Safety protocols
• Knowledge of the water treatment process in an industrial setting
• Proven track record with Process Improvements
• Proven track record with Project Management and Project Controls
• A thorough understanding of industrial maintenance activities, including permitting
• Proficient in team building and management
• Technically proficient in understanding and addressing issues that affect our Ultrapure Water System
• Must excel at managing multiple tasks and following up both internally and externally
• Problem-solving skills with a reliable and thorough approach to work
• Proficient in Google Suite, Tableau, and Salesforce
• Excellent analytical Skills
• Experienced in change management
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards
• Excellent organizational and time-management…