Sr. Production Engineer

Veolia Environnement SA•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

Veolia Group is a global environmental services company operating across water, energy, and waste management. Its Water Technology Business develops solutions for water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy challenges. Veolia is seeking a Sr. Production Engineer to direct operations and set technical strategy at a water chemical treatment facility across Production and Logistics. The role provides high-level oversight of production operations and supply chain logistics while driving process excellence, safety standards, and continuous improvement. It encompasses engineering governance, operational problem-solving, staff mentorship, and strategic coordination across site, regional, and global functions. The engineer will lead process safety and Management of Change programs; oversee process engineering design and critical investigations; manage production equipment, utilities, bulk storage, and logistics; and direct improvement projects and organizational training. The position also manages chemical scheduling, packaging and shipment documentation, vendor relationships, inventory accuracy, and supply chain optimization. Responsibilities span administrative duties and field support, including safe chemical handling and transfer 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 applying process engineering principles, including 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 requirements, 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 systems for production and logistics management.
Hands-on experience with Siemens automation and control systems.
Direct operational experience with connection assembly/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.
Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Certifications in Process Safety Management (PSM), Hazardous Materials Management, or Water Treatment Operations.
Experience with Lean or Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies.
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 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 guide cross-functional teams in implementing long-term corrective solutions.
Promote engineering best practices and adoption of technologies and processes through regional and global networks.
Manage high-impact engineering portfolios and make 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 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.
Balance administrative duties, estimated at 25–40% of the role, with field support activities.
Coordinate raw-material scheduling and ensure adequate storage capacity.
Manage packaging schedules and prepare required documentation.
Oversee shipment scheduling and documentation preparation.
Manage vendors and maintain chemical organization according to segregation and lean standards.
Analyze the supply chain to identify optimization opportunities.
Manage more than 36 bulk storage tanks and develop equipment-handling procedures.
Assess inventory accuracy and ensure risk-management compliance.
Perform direct operational work involving connection assembly and disassembly, line clearing, pump operations, and manifold system management.
Follow safe chemical handling and transfer protocols.
Champion safety initiatives and continuous improvement in workplace safety culture.