Field Area Manager

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.
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. Come be part of something special - start your journey today! 
 
Job Summary: 
The Field Area Manager is responsible for leading a dispersed team of Field Service Employees in contract execution across the Western Canadian provinces in a safe and cost effective manner. Our ideal candidate has an industrial or technical background preferably in water and wastewater treatment solutions with experience managing personnel. 
 
Duties & Responsibilities (List 5-7 essential functions for the role, focusing on broader responsibilities)
-Lead a dispersed team of Field Service Employees within an assigned geography/contracts portfolio
-Manage contracts and operations at our customer sites to ensure a safe working condition, contract compliance, and financial performance
-Responsible for staffing and the development of Field Service Employees within your geography/contracts portfolio
-Responsible for operational metrics such as Environmental, Health and Safety performance, employee utilization, overtime and operational costs
- Leads operational & contract reviews with our customers on a regular basis
-Contributes to the development and maintenance of strong relationships with assigned customer portfolio
-Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments including heavy industrial facilities, light manufacturing facilities and commercial and institutional properties.  
-To the extent that you are applying for a position that requires you to operate a company owned / leased or rented vehicle for company business, you must be willing to submit to a check of your driving record.
-The company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preferred:
-Experience with large scale equipment commissioning and operations
-Previous Leadership experience with a dispersed field-based team
-Demonstrated ability to communicate with those you work with
-Strong troubleshooting skills - ability to analyze and resolve problems
-Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and Google suite of applications. 
Education & Experience
Required
-BS degree in a technical field - for example Chemistry, or Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or five years’ experience and relevant leadership experience in industrial water, wastewater, or food & beverage water treatment solutions or related field
-Ability and willingness to travel within assigned geography, with an estimated travel of 30-60%
-Valid driver’s license 
 
Working Conditions 
-30-60% travel; typically weekdays
-Work frequently in a heavy industrial environment requiring use of Personal Safety Equipment and exposure to noise, dust, chemicals and other similar irritants typical of those found in refinery, chemical plants, power plants, etc., as required
 
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. 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. Come be part of something special - start your journey today! 
What We Offer: 
-Competitive pay and opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career! 
-A commitment to the growth and development of our people
-Competitive benefits including retirement savings plans
-Opportunity for new challenges. We’re growing!
-Strong leadership team!
 
To the extent that you are applying for a position that requires you to operate a company owned / leased or rented vehicle for company business, you must be willing to submit to a check of your driving record.
The company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.
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 level and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace!