Process Engineer - Biological Technology Specialist

at  Veolia WTS

Company Description
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design, supply, and service a range of water systems and monitoring equipment in industries ranging from pharmaceutical to food and beverage applications, and from microelectronics ultrapure water to municipal water and industrial wastewater treatment. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of total organic carbon (TOC) analyzers and corresponding certified reference materials. Our ground-breaking endotoxin analyzer is the latest addition to our expanding analytical instruments portfolio. We strive to provide not only superior technology and design, but also outstanding quality, service, and application support.
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• B.S. degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or time served with emphasis in process design and controls of water and wastewater treatment unit operations
• Solid experience in water and biological treatment systems (Suspended Growth and Fixed Film processes)
• Experience with biological process simulators, such as BioWin, SIMBA, SUMO, and/or GPS-X
• Experience working with diverse, global teams
• Strong process and project management skills with ability to drive projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to communicate effectively and
• Proven customer interaction and commercial savvy
• Ability to travel for client meetings
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WHAT IS THE ROLE?

The Process Engineer manages all aspects of process engineering for the commercialisation of VWTS& innovative biological technologies - including ZeeLung, ZeeNAMMOX, zeeDENSE and memDENSE - in Europe and other target regions.
The primary responsibility is to develop technically sound and commercially competitive solutions employing VWTS’ innovative biological technologies and to ensure the successful design & startup of demonstration and full-scale plants in partnership with regional engineering teams.
The position requires a combination of process design expertise, and project management skills - along with commercial expertise in technical sales and customer relationships.

WHAT ARE THE DAY TO DAY DUTIES?

• Process design ownership for a portfolio of innovative biological technologies - including ZeeLung, ZeeNAMMOX, ZeeDENSE and memDENSE - in Europe and other target regions.
• Partner with regional Process and Commercial Engineering teams to develop competitive solutions.
• Support Biological Technology Commercialization Leads in developing project opportunities, including direct engagement with end users and engineers to define the customer challenge and position a technical solution.
• Ensure successful startup and operation of demonstration and full-scale plants in partnership with regional engineering teams.
• Build positive references by supporting the success of end users and collecting data to articulate the benefits of the technology.
• Create awareness of innovative biological technologies by presenting at conferences and engaging with stakeholders.
• Develop concepts for new products or product improvements by analyzing internal and external customer feedback, market research, emerging technology, and competitive trends.
• Monitor and report on competitor activity, including advanced technology and conventional competition.
• Work closely with the Commercial Engineering teams to ensure appropriate high-quality proposals.
• Work closely with regional Pilot and Process Engineering teams to ensure that the pilot equipment fleet meets market needs and to prioritize pilot projects and recommendations for new builds.
• Build, align and develop process & commercial engineering capabilities in target regions for technology scale-up.
• Develop design tools for use by regional process engineering teams for technology scale-up.
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