Regional Technical Director

Company Description

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. www.veolia.com

Job Description

Regional Territory:  North Central to include IL, MN, MO, WI states

Travel: 40-50% within region

Summary

• Responsible for overall direction and execution of technical aspects for operations and project support to business development throughout North America. This individual must have a strong technical background in the field of environmental business with experience in business operations and knowledge of finance principles. The position will also lead some special projects such as capital expenditure projects.

Primary Duties /  Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and handle the management of his/her assigned project, including the assigned personnel, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Ensure the project or assignment is planned and coordinated according to the schedule, with strict adherence to quality and budget considerations, by following Veolia North America policies and procedures.
• Assist Business Development in preparation of estimates and procedures in planning of projects, with a strong focus on operational efficiencies.
• Ensure technical quality and safety in all aspects of job performance and compliance per DOT, EPA, and OSHA requirements
• Act as Veolia's main contact with the customer or other external parties for the resolution of operational or project development issues.
• Actively participate in feedback and post-job evaluation portions of the project.
• Complete a post project evaluation of personnel assigned to projects
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• BS degree in technical studies / engineering
• 10 years industry experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Language skills for business in English and French an asset
• Thinking skills: decision making ability, seasoned judgment.
• Skills in supervision, planning coordination and project management.
• Strong skills in analysis and problem solving.
• Personal depth, in the form of mature confidence, adaptability, self direction, and organization.
• Ability to foster teamwork and excellence in expertise work coordination.
• Outstanding writing, communication skills both up and down and mentoring skills.
• Must be committed to the Veolia core values and purpose of integrity, openness and trust, accountability, and excellence through teamwork.

Additional Information

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.