Materials Engineer

Around the globe, we help cities and industries manage, optimize and make the most of their resources. We provide an array of solutions related to water, energy and materials to promote a cleaner more sustainable world for all of us.

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Ready to make a splash in water treatment? Join Veolia as a Materials Engineer and take your career to new heights

Around the globe, we help cities and industries manage, optimise and make the most of their resources. We provide an array of solutions related to water, energy and materials to promote a cleaner more sustainable world for all of us. The collective expertise and passion of our people, combined with a broad portfolio of over 10,000 technologies, makes us uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that positively impact the environment.

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions has an opening for a Materials Engineer based in the Houston area at our Technology Center. This role will provide advanced technical support for the Metallurgical Analysis Laboratory.

General Responsibilities
Serve as the technical expert and provide consulting support for metallurgical evaluations and material selectionsPerform analytical testing on multiple Failure Analysis projects under the direction of senior staff or managementPerform Corrosion Analysis Testing to identify and report on the cause of failure in water and hydrocarbon process systems.Provide high level technical consultation for Technology and Commercial teams as neededProvide training and supervision on the operation of laboratory instrumentationAuthor and review Standard Operating ProceduresPerform method development, validation and implementation Perform analyses as needed per Standard Operating Procedures guidelinesMeet established due dates for all work assignedEnsure quality of all results through adherence to the Quality Management System requirementsFollow all EHS policies and procedures
Requirements:
BS in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering from an ABET accredited universityMinimum of 2 years of Metallurgical laboratory experience (academic or industrial/commercial)Proven technical writing and oral communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills to work with cross functional teamsExcellent computer skills including both Google and MS Office productsProven ability to lead projectsProven efficiency in a fast paced and high volume environment
Desired qualifications:
Masters or PhD in Materials / Metallurgical Engineering, or related fieldEngineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineering (PE) registrationAdditional Laboratory experience in analytical testing, industrial/commercial Knowledgeable of industrial processes such as boiler, cooling, wastewater and hydrocarbon processingSkilled in forensic analysis of failed metallurgical materials and processesExperience working effectively with one or more of the following: digital photography equipment, band saw, cut-off wheel, metal cleaning equipment, hardness testing equipment, metallographic microscopes, SEM-EDXA, stereomicroscopes, micrometers, computer data entry systems, cutting / metal sample prep equipment and other hand toolsExperience implementing methods in an ISO 9001 (or similar) certified organizationExperience using a LabWare LIMSExperience performing analyses for industrial water or process systems
We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.

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