Lead Researcher Metallurgy
Tomball, TX - USA
Job Summary
Bring your metallurgy and failure analysis expertise to a hands-on role where your work directly supports real-world reliability and materials decisions across water and hydrocarbon process systems.
What youll do
- Act as the technical go-to for metallurgical evaluations and materials selection providing consulting support across the organization
- Execute and support failure analysis investigations delivering clear findings under the direction of senior staff/management
- Perform corrosion analysis testing to determine root cause of failures in industrial water and hydrocarbon process systems
- Provide high-level technical input to Technology and Commercial teams when needed
- Train and supervise others on lab instrumentation and best practices
- Author and review SOPs and drive method development validation and implementation
- Perform analyses in line with established SOPs and deliver work on schedule in a fast-paced environment
- Ensure data integrity and result quality through strict adherence to the Quality Management System
- Follow all EHS policies and procedures to keep the lab safe and compliant
Qualifications :
Required qualifications
- BS in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering (ABET-accredited)
- 3 years of metallurgical laboratory experience (academic and/or industrial/commercial)
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong computer proficiency and comfort working in a high-volume environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage priorities.
Preferred qualifications
- MS or PhD in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering (or related)
- EIT or PE registration
- 5 years of metallurgical lab experience including leading failure analysis investigations
- Broader analytical testing experience in industrial/commercial environments
- Experience working with tools and instrumentation such as: digital photography saws/cut-off wheel cleaning equipment hardness testing metallographic microscopes SEM-EDXA stereomicroscopes micrometers sample prep equipment and related hand tools
- Experience implementing methods within an ISO 9001 (or similar) certified organization
- Experience using LabWare LIMS
- Experience performing analyses tied to industrial water or process systems.
Additional Information :
Join a company that values Responsibility Solidarity Innovation Customer Focus and Respect. Youll have opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training career advancement and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection.
Ready to advance your career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability Apply
today!
At Veolia we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions deliver better results and build stronger
communities. Were an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder
and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets we
also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:
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****
Veolia 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 Veolia and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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