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Field Process Engineer

Job Posted 3/12/2025
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Odessa, TX 79760
Category Engineering
Job Description
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 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. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

The Field Process Engineer will be assigned to customer locations to provide on-site assistance and support to our field operations teams. Their primary duty is to address and resolve field-related challenges concerning process management, mechanical operations, and control systems in the treatment of surface, process, or wastewater sources. This role involves conducting field tests,
diagnosing problems, collecting water samples, and offering support to field operations and maintenance staff. The engineer will also be responsible for data collection and performing process calculations to ensure that equipment and processes adhere to proper design specifications and operational guidelines.

Key Characteristics
  • Technical Expertise with water treatment processes
  • Problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Analytical Thinking

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting and analyzing Piping and Instrumentation (P&ID) Drawings and Process Flow Diagrams
  • Evaluate feed water and product water qualities and quantities using field instruments and equipment, ensuring strict adherence to contractual specifications
  • Execute chemical dosing calculations, conduct comprehensive RO membrane projections, and verify equipment configurations for optimal flowrates, pressures, and fluxes
  • Optimize and fine-tune chemical dosing regimens to maximize treatment efficacy and efficiency
  • Conduct thorough performance evaluations of complex water treatment processes, including phys-chem softening, catalytic oxidation, clarification, filtration, reverse osmosis, and filter press dewatering
  • Provide critical process support to operations teams for RO membrane cleaning, leveraging expertise to develop and implement cleaning solutions and programs for peak system performance
  • Collaborate closely with Site, Field Area, and Production Managers overseeing on-site operations, providing real-time technical expertise and strategic guidance
  • Offer support to site instrument and control technicians, enhancing their capabilities in instrument calibration and maintenance procedures
  • Spearhead the identification, development, and execution of process improvement and productivity enhancement initiatives on-site
  • Serve as a key technical resource to the site's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) representative, addressing process-related concerns and ensuring compliance
  • Contribute as a process engineering expert during customer technical consultations, offering valuable insights and solutions as needed
  • Act as the on-site ambassador for the technical direction team, ensuring seamless communication and alignment with organizational objectives

This job description is not designed to capture all the employee's responsibilities but is intended to capture essential functions of the role. Responsibilities may change over time and may be assigned at any time.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Advanced knowledge of water treatment processes and technologies
  • Ability to work independently at customer sites and collaborate with multiple disciplines and levels of management
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&ID drawings and process flow diagrams
  • Project management
  • Advance troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • An accomplished communicator able to produce quality technical reports/documents, and able to interact with customer representatives in a professional manner
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Customer Relationship methods
  • Demonstrated dedication to workplace safety
  • Self motivated and team player

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 3-5 years work experience in an industrial water treatment environment

Role will initially be based out of the Odessa/Midland, TX area and dedicated to one jobsite for 6-12 months.

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