As Lead Applications Technologist, you will apply advanced scientific and technological expertise to solve complex water treatment and reuse challenges for our customers, with a particular focus on PFAS mitigation strategies.
This role combines hands-on laboratory experience with applied process design expertise. You will lead and support laboratory, bench-scale, pilot-scale, and field studies; perform chemical and biological analyses; and use principles of engineering, chemistry, biology, statistics, and process modeling to develop innovative, practical, and cost-effective treatment solutions.
The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams across Veolia, including Process Engineering, Commercial, Product Management, and Market Development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct treatability and feasibility studies in alignment with business goals and customer requirements.
- Develop project proposals, including technical protocols, scope, budgets, and schedules, in collaboration with cross-functional project teams.
- Design, set up, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory, bench-scale, and pilot-scale treatment systems.
- Support field studies, including the development and execution of sampling and testing programs.
- Apply engineering, chemistry, biology, statistical analysis, and process modeling principles to evaluate treatment processes and develop innovative solutions.
- Support strategic growth initiatives and contribute ideas to improve existing treatment technologies or develop new concepts.
- Perform physical, chemical, and biological analyses of water and wastewater samples in accordance with established procedures and documented requirements.
- Document, analyze, interpret, and troubleshoot experimental and process data.
- Ensure the quality, accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of project data.
- Prepare and present technical reports, project updates, and presentations for internal and external audiences, including conferences and customer meetings.
- Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory and analytical instrumentation.
- Maintain laboratory operations in accordance with chemical hygiene plans, environmental health and safety requirements, and quality assurance programs.
- Collaborate effectively with commercial, engineering, technical, and market development teams.