Territory Manager - Wastewater

Veolia WTS

Territory Manager - Wastewater

South Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) - Engineered Systems - is seeking a key member of our
    Field Service Management team in the South region (TX/LA/OK/AR) leading a team of two to five
    professional field leaders and a broader team of operators. Our ideal candidate has an industrial or
    technical background, preferably in water and wastewater treatment solutions with experience in
    customer and account management as well as managing a team.

    Key Characteristics

    • Lead fulfillment of the VWTS Field Service activities within the assigned customer base
    • Manage contracts and operations at customer sites ensuring safety, contract compliance, and financial performance
    • Responsible for lifecycle management of all assets within the assigned customer base, ensuring the team has necessary tools and skills to prevent failures and deterioration of equipment
    • Responsible for all Field Service operational metrics including EHS, quality of service, utilization, profitability and cost to serve

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Develop and drive business strategies across the assigned portfolio
    • Collaborate with Sales and Commercial Engineering teams to support business growth
    • Responsible for building, developing and holding responsible for day-to-day fulfillment of the field service teams
    • Partner with HR and Training Team for staffing activities including recruitment and training
    • Own development of strong succession plans for the assigned team
    • Foster a culture, and drive continuous improvement within the assigned team
    • Demonstrates excellent EHS standards and follows policies/procedure
    • Lead process improvement, restructuring and business transformation
    • Optimize workflows and processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
    • Collaborate cross-departmentally to align operations with organizational objectives
    • Play a significant role in long-term planning, project status reporting, and implementing change control processes
    • Review Voice of Customer survey results and own closure of identified deficiencies
    • Drive timely closure of customer issues or audit findings
    • Communicate with leadership and supporting functions and request necessary resources when something is off target
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Accountability
    • Communication
    • People management/leadership
    • Computer proficient
    • Adaptable
    • Customer relations
    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
    • Knowledge of wastewater processes and standards
    • Ability and willingness to work in and lead cross-functional teams
    • Demonstrated program/project management skills

    Education & Experience

    Required:

    • BS degree in a technical field, i.e., Chemical Engineer, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
    • Minimum eight years’ experience and relevant leadership experience in industrial water, wastewater, or food & beverage water treatment solutions or related fields

    Preferred:

    • Experience with water treatment equipment and systems (DAF, UF, RO, EDR, EDI)
    • Ability to travel within assigned region (25%)
    • Computer proficiency with Google Workspace
    • Strong customer focus and service-related background

    Additional 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. Because our people are our greatest assets, we
    also offer competitive benefits that include:

    • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Parental Leave
    • 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
    • Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
    • AD&D Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • Tuition Reimbursement

    Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not
    sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

    VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a
    current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and
    candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due

    As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.