Process Development Chemist in Houston, TX at Veolia North America

Job Description

Veolia is the world's leading environmental services company with ~179,000 employees globally and a 160-year history. We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. That means improving our clients’ energy efficiency, better managing their water and wastewater, and recovering resources from their wastes. We do this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for cities, governments, campuses, businesses, and industries. 

Job Description

Veolia North America’s Industrial Business seeks a chemist with five to seven years of
bench experience to join its laboratory team in Houston, TX.

The candidate will report to the Laboratory Manager and support the development and
application of existing and newly developed process technologies for the treatment and
recovery of valuable constituents in clients’ wastes and residuals streams. The
candidate should have knowledge of analytical tools, physical-chemical unit operations,
and various other separation technologies commonly used in water and wastewater
treatment. The position will focus on water recovery, reuse and discharge projects in a
variety of markets, including upstream and downstream oil and gas, chemical
production and other industrial sectors.

General Requirements:

• Ability to design and conduct laboratory bench-scale experiments and field-based pilot tests.
• Ability to conduct and interpret detailed analyses using instrumental and wet analytical methods.
• Knowledge of instrumental analysis.
• Ability to work effectively with a range of technical and operations personnel and travel to specific job sites as needed.
• Ability to provide technical support for business development.
• Technical writing and reporting skills.
• Assist Process Development team members in executing laboratory scale testing 
• Develop & maintain inventory of lab equipment, chemicals & samples
• Follow good laboratory practices 
• Clean & maintain lab instruments and ensure lab equipment are in working order. Assist with troubleshooting 

Qualifications

Education: B.S. degree in Chemistry or Engineering (Chemical or Environmental)

Qualities: The position places an emphasis on the following qualities:
● General attitude and work ethic.
● Functional contribution to the team.
● Ability to troubleshoot, innovate and strengthen the group’s ability to perform.
● Demonstrated written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
across a divergent audience.
● Technical reading and investigative problem solving skills
Skills: The following skills are expected of a candidate in this role:
● Laboratory Safety & Good Laboratory Practice
● Balanced understanding of all areas of chemistry.
● Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment unit operations.

● Knowledge of analytical instrument operation and maintenance (GC-MS, HPLC-
MS, ICP-OES, IC, XRF, XRD).

● Good written communication skills.

Additional Information

About Veolia:

Veolia offers the most complete range of environmental solutions to meet the challenges of cities, governments, campuses, businesses and industries. Our network of talent and hands-on know-how is unique and unrivaled. 

We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. That means improving our clients' energy efficiency, better managing their water and wastewater, and recovering resources from their wastes. We do this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for more than 550 communities and more than 30,000 businesses, campuses and organizations throughout North America.                                       

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.

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.