Wastewater Performance Leader

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze operational and performance data from wastewater treatment plants across the region to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Optimize wastewater treatment processes and projects through data-driven insights and technical expertise.
• Conduct comprehensive technical and commercial evaluations of wastewater facilities to identify cost savings and efficiency gains.
• Monitor and analyze performance trends to proactively identify operational issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and implement performance improvement strategies to enhance plant efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Collaborate with plant operators and management teams to troubleshoot problems and implement best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on plant performance, cost savings initiatives, and optimization recommendations.
• Benchmark facility performance against industry standards and regional peers to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while maximizing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in wastewater treatment operations and process optimization.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and driving operational excellence initiatives.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills with expertise in data analysis, statistical methods, and performance monitoring systems.
• Extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment processes including biological treatment, nutrient removal, and advanced treatment technologies.
• Demonstrated track record of identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements.
• Strong project management skills with ability to lead multiple improvement projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (NPDES, state/local regulations) and environmental standards.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Wastewater Operations License in Arizona is preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.