R&D Process Lead Developer

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.<br><br>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! <br><br><b>SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions (WTS)</b> is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment and reuse. We design, supply and operate a range of water systems - from food and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. Our portfolio includes chemicals & monitoring solutions, start-up & operation, membrane & ion exchange products, and custom engineered equipment.<br><br>We are in search for a <b>R&D Process Lead Developer</b> to take a proactive and leading-edge role in our Biology Application & Solution (A&S) team. The role will be part of the Biology A&S team located in Canada, Oakville, ON. The role will Lead/support New Product Introduction (NPI) Projects or Program articulated around new Biology applications and SWTS core products. Develop and successfully implement projects in North America and across the globe to validate new applications at full-scale customer sites, with constant focus for delivering high WTS quality standards and performance for our end-users.Drive field process implementation & improvement activities from steady state operation, process commissioning, data acquisition to model's validation of our projects/program. Interact daily with process engineers and experts from Biology team, commercialization incubation team, Product Managers (particularly MABR, MBR) and Engineering as proactive R&D partner to ideate, develop, disseminate and ground innovation within the business reality<br><br><b>Key Responsibilities </b><br><br><ul><li>Lead/contribute to process doctrines / design manuals / models / tools and process engineering documents for the commercialization, engineering, execution teams</li><li>Develop process engineering, process control philosophy and support programing & commissioning teams (PLC/SCADA/Digital interfaces)</li><li>Lead development of existing and new control strategies, standardization of advanced control applications related to NPI programs (process control philosophy, PLC/SCADA/Digital interfaces, innovative control packages)</li><li>Take active role in the ideation, creation and development of new technology improvements (MABR, MBR) in line with our biology concepts</li><li>Contribute to Intellectual Property initiatives in line with current and future wastewater applications (covering fields from biology, technology, control to digital apps)</li><li>Lead R&D process commissioning, operation and coordination internally and externally, structure lab/site data acquisition & analytics after transfer from electromechanical team</li><li>Coordinate R&D field process activities w/ commercialization incubation team and regional process engineering</li><li>Structure/contribute to new bioprocess model development and design validation in true collaborative and dynamic environment as part of the Biology A&S team and the larger WTS expertise groups</li><li>Drive/contribute actively to development of innovative process control packages, digital interface and end-user experience related to WTS core products, NPI programs, from ideation to commercialization incubation</li><li>Maximize bioprocess efficiency of leading-edge wastewater technology applications by identifying gaps between models & real operation, detect key process limitations (influent characteristics, operating conditions...) and enable bioprocess adjustments required to improve results & performance of our applications at full-scale customer sites</li><li>Qualify R&D opportunities, quantify existing performance and implement process improvement strategies and solutions levering expertise in Biology and wastewater fields with pragmatism and creativity</li><li>Take active part of Biology team to contribute shape the vision, strategic technical direction and execution of key initiatives to optimize the utilization of SWTS Products</li><li>Foster collaboration with the regions of WTS globally, in coordination with the A&S Biology leader, commercialization incubation and the regional process engineering teams</li></ul><br>In particular, the job scope includes, but may not be limited to:<br><ul><li>work closely with the Biology A&S team of experts, Global A&S team, Products specialists & Process engineering experts</li><li>create process and data models for new bioprocesses to assist product & application development (BioWin, SIMBA, SUMO and/or GPS-X)</li><li>provide regular project updates and reporting from experimental data to support Toll-gate reviews (innovation, technology, commercialization, strategy)</li><li>stay on top of industry trends. Identify opportunities for new products and solutions</li><li>This position will work with commercial, engineering, proposals team members</li></ul><br><b>Interfaces</b>:<br><ul><li>Commissioning, E&M, PLC/SCADA, digital specialists</li><li>Product experts: Zeelung, Zeeweed...</li><li>Process engineering experts in regions: NAM, EMEA, AMECA, LAM</li><li>External stakeholders: academics, consulting firms, end-users (utilities representatives)</li></ul><br><b>Core Requirements</b><br><br><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree, Master or Ph.D. in Water & Environmental Engineering, Sciences</li><li>technical expertise in wastewater treatment research, design, or process operation between 7 to 15 years of experience in related fields</li><li>experience in WWTPs process designs, engineering, commissioning, operation (MABR, MBR, biofilm-based, aerobic granular sludge, anammox, micropollutants, reuse...)</li><li>experience in project management (innovation/engineering/commercial)</li><li>experience in process engineering (PID, PFD, PLC/SCADA, design), commissioning (dry, wet, process) and/or operation</li><li>familiarity with process simulation software as well as ability to develop models in excel and other platforms, statistical methods</li><li>ability to communicate in different contexts (congresses, business, specialist groups...) through multiple organization levels with high level decision makers, process experts and operators</li></ul><br><b>Soft skills</b><br><ul><li>Independent, motivated self-starter with personal initiative</li><li>Savvy in problem solving in wastewater treatment via technology/process development</li><li>Natural open-mind, team player</li><li>Ability to positively collaborate within multi-functional, multi-cultural, local/global teams</li><li>Good command of English and technical communication skills (oral and written)</li><li>Strong adherence to Diversity Inclusions, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) practices</li></ul><br>Join the Resource Revolution! SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions is seeking thoughtful, dedicated professionals to join our 10,000-person team as we deliver leading water treatment solutions for clients across municipal and industrial markets, in locations on six continents. For more than 100 years SUEZ has been at the forefront of innovation, from the Suez Canal to addressing water scarcity. Finding solutions to the world's biggest water use and reuse problems has never been more important than it is right now.<br><br>At SUEZ, 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 rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.<br><br>We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.<br><br>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!