Field Area Manager

Water Technologies•Knoxville, TN

19h

About The Position

Veolia Group is a global environmental services company specializing in water, energy, and waste management. Within its Water Technology Business, the Field Area Manager oversees a specific geographic region and a team of Field Service Employees. This position is flexible within the Eastern Tennessee area and manages an assigned geography and contracts portfolio, ensuring customer-site operations are safe, compliant, and financially sound. The manager is responsible for staffing and developing employees, monitoring operational performance, and supporting strong customer relationships. Travel within the assigned geography is required, estimated at 30–60%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with colleagues.
Ability to navigate industrial facilities and work safely around hazardous materials or chemicals, 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 gain and maintain unescorted access to Sequoyah Nuclear Plant.
Eligibility 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 and 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 employee development within the assigned geography and contracts portfolio.
Oversee operational metrics, including Environmental, Health and Safety performance, employee utilization, overtime, and operational costs.
Help build strong relationships with the customer base.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Territory Manager.