Company Description
Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy.
Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
Job Description
As a Junior Process Chemist, you will work closely together with the Manufacturing plants, Technology, Global Engineering and Regional Quality and EHS functions to support variable process chemistry activities related to high risk operations and chemical manufacturing operations. You will coordinate the NAM tolling activities for products for which Veolia does not have the in-house capabilities.
In this critical role, you’ll provide technical guidance, direction and training to plant staff and operators on process chemistry and process safety, ensuring awareness and adhesion to operational parameters and safety limits. You’ll lead and provide onsite support for new and / or improved processes, provide on-time coverage for troubleshooting, participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Additionally, you will be responsible for supporting different new business opportunities, manufacturing process optimization, and cost-out initiatives in the business. If you like the idea of doing meaningful work with a company that’s doing big things to create a cleaner, more sustainable world for us all, here’s more!
Key Characteristics :
- Serves as regional process chemistry expert, representing global standards in meetings and projects while ensuring safety requirements and operational consistency across manufacturing sites.
- Leads tolling strategy and execution, including supplier qualification, SOP development, audits, and scale-up support to optimize cost and quality outcomes.
- Champions process safety initiatives and continuous improvement through implementation of hazardous material standards, safety programs, and lean / digital optimization methods.
Duties & Responsibilities
Represent Global Process Chemistry in team meetings and projects to ensure process chemistry and process safety requirements are covered from a regional point of view while ensuring consistency with global standards.Support Cost-out initiatives by investigating the best operational strategy, in-house production vs tolling.Coordinate the regional tolling activities by assembling and providing toll manufacture SOPs, conducting onsite EHS and Quality audits, and following up on completion of corrective actions. Being a critical part of the qualification team through the entire qualification process, providing guidance and support during scale-up trials, ensuring safe operation, and delivering products meeting quality expectations.Implement the company’s internal standards for hazardous processes (e.g. flammable materials, combustible dust handling and neutralization reactions) in cooperation with the Process Safety Chemist and support the manufacturing sites during plant upgrades.Implement, maintain, and improve all aspects of the company's process safety program.Drive and support continuous system and process improvements based on Digitization and Lean Six Sigma methodology.Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Knowledge :Expert understanding of process chemistry principles and global safety standardsComprehensive knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and hazardous material handlingIn-depth understanding of quality management systems and audit proceduresAdvanced knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodology and digital optimization toolsThorough understanding of tolling operations and supplier qualification processesSkills :Ability to develop and implement process safety programs and protocolsProficiency in conducting EHS and quality auditsStrong analytical skills for cost-benefit analysis and operational strategy developmentExcellence in SOP development and documentationAdvanced project management capabilitiesSkilled in digital tools and process improvement methodologiesAbilities :Capacity to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholdersAbility to balance multiple projects while maintaining attention to detailCapability to translate technical requirements into practical applicationsStrong problem-solving abilities in complex manufacturing environmentsExcellent communication skills for presenting technical information to various audiencesEducation & Experience Required :
Master's Degree in Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent experience)Proven experience with chemical plant processes and process safety protocolsDemonstrated ability to develop and conduct Process Safety training programsTrack record of promoting and maintaining safety compliance culture in chemical industry settingsExperience in conducting quality and compliance auditsStrong verbal and written communication skillsWillingness and ability to travel up to 10% of timePreferred :
Two (2) years of professional experience with chemical manufacturing operationsKnowledge of industry safety standards and regulationsFamiliar with NFPA 30 standard, OSHA regulations, Process Safety ManagementFamiliar with Brilliant fulfilment / Lean Manufacturing / Six SigmaExpertise with chemical process instrumentationKnowledge of SAP is helpfulAdditional Information
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger
communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder
and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!Life InsurancePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!Flexible Spending & Health Saving AccountsAD&D InsuranceDisability InsuranceTuition ReimbursementDisclaimer : The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this
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law.
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