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Within the Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies (VWT) offers a complete range of technologies and services in design-build, operation, maintenance, modernization, and management of water treatment and sanitation systems and facilities generating €1.6 billion in revenue.

A world leader in its market for over 50 years, SIDEM, a subsidiary of VWT, designs and builds the largest desalination plants in the world. Rich in technical expertise and with a mindset firmly focused on innovation, SIDEM's mission is to provide its customers with desalination technologies at the cutting edge of industrial performance and guaranteeing the greatest energy efficiency. Enthusiastic and passionate, optimistic and determined, we move forward to meet, together, the technical, industrial, environmental challenges that mark the progress of our major projects and our technological developments. Do you want to participate in this great collective human adventure? Don't hesitate any longer and apply to this offer!

The Process Lead Engineer will be responsible for Sadara Desalination Plant, a 148,000 m 3 /d reverse osmosis plant located in Jubail Industrial City within Sadara Complex. He will ensure that the production and water quality are in accordance with the terms of the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) contract signed between Marafiq and Sidem/Veolia.

Reporting to the Operation Manager, he will perform all planning tasks related to the operation ofthe Sadara Desalination Plant and water supply in close coordination with the Operation Manager.

• The Process Lead Engineer supervises and coordinates all water treatment operations activities including processes for coagulation, flocculation, flotation, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, re-mineralization, chlorination and sludge treatment.
• Directing daily RO plant operation. Maintaining oversight for process control decisions in order to meet or exceed product water quality requirements. Works with staff to evaluate data and coordinate process control changes.
• Supervising all operations procedures and disciplines employees performing duties daily operation of RO plant in order to operate the plant efficiently.
• Reporting any abnormality of process equipment
• Checking closely the laboratory activities on chemical tests for feed water, pre-treated water & treated water.
• Formulates and initiates or recommends new or improved practices and policies; develops plans and procedures to ensure efficient RO plant operation; recommends RO plant improvements and additions.
• With Paris Head Office in line with Operation Manager, he shall analyze and evaluate operation of the Plant.
• Directs studies which are investigating methods of improving operations.
• Prepares for and respond to water quality emergencies, maintains and update emergency response and risk management plans.
• Initiates continuous optimization
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends and implements established policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in management meetings, professional work related meetings/conferences to enhance professional development.
• Undertake and prepare training programs and plans to increase the efficiency and skills of departmental employees.
• Participate an yearly budget for chemicals.

You have minimum a BTEC Higher National Diploma or NVQ Level 4 in chemical and/or biological, or a Bachelor of Science Graduate (Chemical or biological)

A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering (chemical / biological) is a plus;

and a 4-year experience in water industry? 

You have In-Depth knowledge of Dissolved Air Flotation and Membrane Technologies, &  Water Treatment systems.
Knowledge of Gulf countries is a plus.

You are flexible (due to the nature of work), an excellent team player, honest, good communicator, Fluent in English: written, reading, spoken?
You are able to manage staff from different origin/cultural background?

This job is for you!

We offer you the opportunity to join a Group whose goal is to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation! 🌿🌍

What are the advantages of joining us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking collaborative team who will focus on your future career and development both locally and internationally
• Possibility to be part of exciting projects outside of your daily work/ scope for your company
• We are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible
• Veolia is committed to a global social pact for its employees in all its geographic regions.

Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential!

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