Sr. Production Engineer

About the Position

We're seeking a Sr. Production Engineer to direct operations and set technical strategy at our water chemical treatment facility across Production and Logistics. This role requires a strategic engineering leader who will drive process excellence, establish safety standards, and lead organizational continuous improvement initiatives while providing high-level oversight of production operations and supply chain logistics.

Responsibilities

Production Focus Areas

• Manage bulk storage, production equipment, auxiliary systems, and utilities
• Track and analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (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

Logistics Focus Areas

• Balance daily administrative duties (25-40% of time) 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 documentation preparation
• Conduct vendor management and maintain chemical organization per segregation/lean standards
• Perform supply chain analysis for optimization opportunities
• Manage over 36 bulk storage tanks and develop equipment handling procedures
• Conduct inventory accuracy assessments and ensure risk management compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
• Relevant certifications in Process Safety Management (PSM), Hazardous Materials Management, or Water Treatment Operations are advantageous

Skills

• Core Skills

  • Process Engineering
  • Equipment Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Performance Metrics Management
  • Process Safety Management
  • Regulatory Compliance

• Secondary Skills

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Lean
  • Six Sigma
  • SAP
  • ERP
  • Siemens automation
  • Google Sheets
  • MS Excel
  • Tableau

Experience

• Minimum 8-10+ years of experience in chemical processing, water treatment, or related industrial manufacturing environment with a focus on technical leadership
• Experience with process engineering principles including heat/material transfer, mass balance calculations, and equipment performance optimization
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis, OEE tracking, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred)
• Experience in project management for CAPEX/OPEX initiatives
• Background in supply chain management, logistics coordination, or inventory management preferred
• Experience with regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA, DOT) and safety management systems
• Hands-on experience with bulk storage systems, chemical handling, and production equipment operations
• Experience in training and mentoring operations personnel
• Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes and Process Safety Management (PSM) principles preferred
• Proficient in SAP, ERP, or comparable systems for production and logistics management
• Hands on experience with Siemens automation and control systems
• Proven ability to champion safety initiatives and foster continuous improvement in workplace safety culture
• Direct operational experience with connection assembly/disassembly, line clearing procedure, pump operations, manifold system management
• Field experience in safe chemical handling and transfer protocols
• Advance computer skills including Google sheets, MS excel, and Tableau

We Offer

• 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 Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

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.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.