Field Area Manager

Veolia Environnement SA • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Field Area Manager oversees a geographic region and leads a dispersed team of Field Service Employees. This role manages customer-site contracts and operations to support safe working conditions, contract compliance, and financial performance. The manager is responsible for staffing and developing employees within the assigned geography and contracts portfolio, monitoring operational measures, and building strong customer relationships. The position is located flexibly within the Eastern Tennessee area and requires 30–60% travel within the assigned geography. Duties may change or be assigned by the Territory Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of experience in industrial water, wastewater, food and beverage water treatment solutions, or a related field.
• Experience with large-scale equipment commissioning and operations.
• Previous leadership experience with a field-based team in industrial water, wastewater, food and beverage water treatment solutions, or a related field.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Intermediate skills working in Google Workspace.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to safely navigate industrial facilities and possible hazardous environments, including working at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme heat.
• Ability to safely wear and maintain a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to travel within the assigned geography, estimated at 30–60%.
• Ability to gain and maintain unescorted access to Sequoyah Nuclear Plant.
• Must be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field such as Chemistry or Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Previous experience working in nuclear power plants.
• Experience with ultrapure water or wastewater technologies, including RO, UF, EDI, GTM IONX, MBR, EGSB, and Filter Press.
• Experience with other power plants, including fossil, CT, and CC.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dispersed team of Field Service Employees within an assigned geography and contracts portfolio.
• Manage contracts and operations at customer sites to ensure safe working conditions, contract compliance, and financial performance.
• Manage staffing and development of Field Service Employees within the assigned geography and contracts portfolio.
• Oversee operational metrics, including Environmental, Health and Safety performance, employee utilization, overtime, and operational costs.
• Build strong relationships with customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Territory Manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance starting on the first day.
• Dental insurance starting on the first day.
• Vision insurance starting on the first day.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity for advancement and career development.
• Training in valuable skills.
• Opportunities for new challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED