Sr. Production Engineer

Veolia • Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

Veolia is seeking a Sr. Production Engineer to direct operations and set technical strategy at a water chemical treatment facility across Production and Logistics. This strategic engineering leadership role drives process excellence, establishes safety standards, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and provides high-level oversight of production operations and supply chain logistics.

The role governs Management of Change (MOC) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs; oversees advanced process engineering design and equipment evaluations; leads root-cause investigation strategy for critical operational failures; and champions engineering best practices across site, regional, and global networks. The engineer manages high-impact engineering portfolios, makes critical technical decisions, and leads key initiatives in collaboration with global Engineering leadership.

Production responsibilities include managing bulk storage, production equipment, auxiliary systems, and utilities; tracking operational performance; identifying and executing improvement projects; training operations teams; and supporting production scheduling and documentation. Logistics responsibilities include coordinating materials, packaging, and shipments; managing vendors and inventory; analyzing supply chain optimization opportunities; and overseeing more than 36 bulk storage tanks. The position balances administrative duties, stated as 25–40% of time, with field support activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8–10+ years of experience in chemical processing, water treatment, or a related industrial manufacturing environment, with a focus on technical leadership.
• Experience with heat and material transfer, mass balance calculations, and equipment performance optimization.
• Experience with data analysis, OEE tracking, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing CAPEX/OPEX projects.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, including EPA, OSHA, or DOT, and safety management systems.
• Hands-on experience with bulk storage systems, chemical handling, and production equipment operations.
• Experience training and mentoring operations personnel.
• Proficiency with SAP, ERP, or comparable production and logistics management systems.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens automation and control systems.
• Ability to champion safety initiatives and foster continuous improvement in workplace safety culture.
• Direct operational experience with connection assembly and disassembly, line-clearing procedures, pump operations, and manifold system management.
• Field experience with safe chemical handling and transfer protocols.
• Advanced computer skills, including Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and Tableau.
• Must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this opportunity.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Certifications in Process Safety Management (PSM), Hazardous Materials Management, or Water Treatment Operations.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience.
• Background in supply chain management, logistics coordination, or inventory management.
• Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes and Process Safety Management (PSM) principles.

Responsibilities

• Support Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations.
• Direct and govern Management of Change (MOC) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and drive facility-wide improvement strategies.
• Oversee and validate process engineering designs, including heat and mass transfer analyses, material balancing, and equipment performance evaluations; mentor staff engineers.
• Lead root-cause investigation strategy for critical operational failures and coordinate cross-functional teams implementing long-term solutions.
• Promote engineering best practices and adoption of technologies and processes through regional and global networks.
• Manage high-impact engineering portfolios and make critical technical decisions affecting site performance and long-term viability.
• Lead engineering initiatives by defining project vision, securing resources, and delivering outcomes with global Engineering leadership.
• Manage bulk storage, production equipment, auxiliary systems, and utilities.
• Track and analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data to identify quality concerns, yield losses, and equipment non-conformances.
• Monitor daily production and quality rates.
• Identify, scope, and execute CAPEX and OPEX improvement projects.
• Provide training and classroom instruction to operations teams.
• Support production scheduling and maintain critical documentation.
• Coordinate raw material scheduling and ensure adequate storage space.
• Manage packaging schedules and prepare required documentation.
• Oversee shipment scheduling and prepare shipment documentation.
• Manage vendors and maintain chemical organization according to segregation and lean standards.
• Analyze the supply chain for optimization opportunities.
• Manage more than 36 bulk storage tanks and develop equipment-handling procedures.
• Assess inventory accuracy and ensure risk-management compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% default contribution plus matching.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior