The Field Process Engineer will be assigned to customer locations to provide onsite assistance and
support to our field operations teams. Their primary duty is to address and resolve fieldrelated
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
- Problemsolving/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 finetune chemical dosing regimens to maximize treatment efficacy and efficiency
- Conduct thorough performance evaluations of complex water treatment processes including physchem softening catalytic oxidation clarification filtration reverse osmosis and filter press dewatering
This job description is not designed to capture all the employees responsibilities but is intended to capture essential functions of the role. Responsibilities may change over time and may be assigned at any time.
- 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 onsite operations providing realtime 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 onsite
- Serve as a key technical resource to the sites Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) representative addressing processrelated concerns and ensuring compliance
- Contribute as a process engineering expert during customer technical consultations offering valuable insights and solutions as needed
- Act as the onsite ambassador for the technical direction team ensuring seamless communication and alignment with organizational objectives
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of water treatment processes and technologies
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&ID drawings and process flow diagrams
- Project management
- Advance Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Communication skills
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams
- Customer Relationship methods
Qualifications :
Education & Experience
Required:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- 5 years minimum work experience in an industrial water treatment environment
Preferred (if applicable):
- Ability to work independently at customer sites and collaborate with multiple disciplines and levels of management
- Self motivated and team player
- Demonstrated dedication to workplace safety
- An accomplished communicator able to produce quality technical reports/documents and able to interact with customer representatives in a professional manner
Additional Information :
Role will initially be based out of the Odessa/Midland TX area and dedicated to one jobsite for
612 months
As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime