Senior Process Engineer

Job description

Position Purpose: Leads mid to large scale process development projects and new commercialization efforts. Works independently on implementing new technology upgrades and high complexity process improvements on existing incineration systems. Provides leadership and guidance on developing, implementing, and monitoring daily processing plans relating to incineration. Primary Duties /Responsibilities: • Drive and supervise strategic project execution and guide process engineering team to ensure project and process design deliverables are met within time, budget, safety, and environmental parameters. • Identify technical production problems and engage teams to achieve resolution. • Create project justifications and commercialization plans including ROI. • Develop project cost, staffing, and monitoring plans by applying sound project management. • Initiate and complete MOCs, lead PHAs and PSSRs, and develop operating procedures. • Provide specialized technical support to operations, maintenance, technical, and performance teams. • Provide production support by reviewing incineration waste stream properties and optimal feed patterns. • Evaluate and recommend solutions to determine appropriate processing support approaches to satisfy production specifications and environmental and safety requirements. • Define performance expectations, communicate work assignments and schedules, provide performance feedback, reinforce safety issues, and discuss performance with direct reports. • Review, monitor, and ensure compliance with environmental permits and safety standards. • Assist with marketplace analyses to identify new potential revenue streams. Education / Experience / Background: • BS in Chemical Engineering or related discipline required • 10 years’ experience as a process engineer or 2 to 3 years’ experience as a senior process engineer • Hazardous waste industry or related work experience preferred • Supervisory and large capital project lead experience preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: • Extensive knowledge in processing methodologies, data compilation, evaluation and implementation of resulting improvements • Project management, ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines • Strong team player • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Strong customer orientation Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.