Metallurgist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Veolia scores B on the Alion truth index.
As part of the Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions brings together experienced professionals with the same goal: solving the world's most complex challenges in water scarcity, quality, productivity, environment and energy. We are always looking for passionate and creative people to help us with this mission!
In this hands-on position with the European Customer Analytical Services - Technology Centre of Excellence, you will perform root cause investigations into metallurgical failures and assess corrosion mechanisms. Serving clients throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, you will analyze samples from hydrocarbon process and water treatment operations-such as petroleum refineries, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and boilers. Your expertise in metallurgy and failure analysis will directly drive critical materials and reliability decisions across water and hydrocarbon process systems.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive metallurgical failure analyses and corrosion mechanism assessments, gathering necessary process information and determining required analytical approaches to determine root causes of failures in industrial water and hydrocarbon process systems
Act as the technical go-to for metallurgical evaluations and materials selection, providing consulting support across the organization
Operate the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM-EDXA) and other analytical instrumentation to support metallurgical examinations
Execute failure analysis investigations on membrane systems (reverse osmosis, ultra-/nanfiltration membranes, flat sheet and spiral wound, as well as hollow fibre configurations), delivering clear findings and recommendations
Collaborate with other laboratory departments (organic analyses, microbiological examinations, etc.) to gather comprehensive analytical data
Prepare detailed, professional analytical reports and provide high-level technical input to Technology and Commercial teams
Deliver work on schedule in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining compliance with all EHS policies and procedures
Take ownership of customer application and R&D projects on membrane systems, including planning, execution, and reporting
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 3 years of metallurgical laboratory experience, including leading failure analysis investigations (academic and/or industrial/commercial)
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills suitable for all organizational levels
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
Fluency in English
Pro-active behaviour and professional reporting to customers
Excellent problem-solving capability
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with tools and instrumentation such as: digital photography, saws/cut-off wheels, cleaning equipment, hardness testing, metallographic microscopes, SEM-EDXA, stereomicroscopes, micrometers, sample preparation equipment, and related hand tools
Experience using LabWare LIMS
Knowledge of industrial water treatment processes and experience performing failure analyses tied to industrial water or process systems
General programming knowledge
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.