Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Scientist - Deposit Characterization
Part of Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions brings together experienced professionals in pursuit of the same goal: to solve the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, the environment and energy. We’re always looking for passionate and creative people to help us in this mission!

For the Technology Centre of Excellence of Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions in Heverlee, Belgium we are looking for a Scientist for the Deposit Characterization department.

Role Summary & Responsibilities

● Identification and characterization of depositions/foulants encountered in customer assets related to cooling, boiler, waste water applications. A detailed analytical investigation study is executed, applying analytical techniques suitable for identification and quantitation of both organic as well as inorganic compounds. The
analyst will take full ownership of these customer projects: Planning & prioritization, Execution & Reporting, with the goal to protect our customers’ assets and to maximally reduce failures.
● Support of Supply Chain through coordination as well as execution of in-depth analytical characterization of water & process treatment chemicals: quality assurance, determination of root cause of failure/contamination, new product introduction,…), closely cooperating with Product Quality and Regulatory Compliance teams, as well as Production plants in EMEA.

Required qualifications
● Master’s or PhD degree in (Analytical) Chemistry, Chemical/Environmental Engineering, or equivalent with 2-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
● Demonstrated experience in Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (WD-XRF/ED-XRF)
● Broad knowledge of other relevant analytical techniques, such as SEM, TGA, DSC, CHNS-O, XRD,…
● Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills
● Excellent planning and organizational skills
● Fluency in English (verbal and written)
● Proficiency in professional reporting/communication to customers

Desired Characteristics
● Expertise in one of the following areas is an advantage: Hydrocarbon Process Industry, cooling, boiler and/or waste water treatment, Membrane separations technology.
● Pro-active behaviour and able to work with limited supervision
● Strong environmental, health and safety ethics

What do we offer?

● A challenging and learning work environment, where a high degree of independence is possible. You will work in a fun and experienced team of colleagues.
● A competitive salary combined with a package of fringe benefits including, among others,
pension plan; hospitalisation & dental insurance, vacation days + ADV days, meal vouchers. etc.
● On-line & classroom learning platforms and on the job training with various options as career path
● The professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and
recognizes your achievements

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