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 standards * Comprehensive knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and hazardous material handling * In-depth understanding of quality management systems and audit procedures * Advanced knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodology and digital optimization tools * Thorough understanding of tolling operations and supplier qualification processes
• Skills: * Ability to develop and implement process safety programs and protocols * Proficiency in conducting EHS and quality audits * Strong analytical skills for cost-benefit analysis and operational strategy development * Excellence in SOP development and documentation * Advanced project management capabilities * Skilled in digital tools and process improvement methodologies
• Abilities: * Capacity to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders * Ability to balance multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail * Capability to translate technical requirements into practical applications * Strong problem-solving abilities in complex manufacturing environments * Excellent communication skills for presenting technical information to various audiences

Education & Experience Required:

• Master's Degree in Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience with chemical plant processes and process safety protocols
• Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct Process Safety training programs
• Track record of promoting and maintaining safety compliance culture in chemical industry settings
• Experience in conducting quality and compliance audits
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of time

Preferred:

• Two (2) years of professional experience with chemical manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and regulations
• Familiar with NFPA 30 standard, OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management
• Familiar with Brilliant fulfilment / Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
• Expertise with chemical process instrumentation
• Knowledge of SAP is helpful

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.
● 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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this
posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable
law.
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.