Process Expert

Process Expert Type of Contract : permanent Localisation: Suez Consulting (one of the following agency

• Nanterre, Brussels, Warsaw, Bucharest, Zagreb) Your Mission Role overview We are looking for an experienced Process Expert to support the development, design, review and implementation of municipal water supply / wastewater treatment projects in international environments. The role requires strong expertise in water supply / wastewater and sludge treatment processes, with proven experience in process design, plant sizing and technical review across the full project cycle, from feasibility studies and concept design through detailed engineering, construction support, commissioning and performance assessment. A key focus of the position will be the sludge treatment line, including anaerobic digestion / methanisation, and its interaction with the water treatment line, in particular with regard to return loads, nutrient recirculation, process stability, energy recovery and overall plant performance.

Key responsibilities

Act as Project Manager on the project under your main expertise area Provide expert input on the design and optimisation of municipal water supply and wastewater treatment plants, covering the water line, sludge line and related sewerage interfaces. Perform and review process calculations and design criteria for water supply, wastewater and sludge treatment facilities, including the sizing of tanks, basins, reactors, clarifiers, pumping systems and process equipment.

Contribute to and review feasibility studies, concept notes, preliminary and detailed designs, technical specifications, tender documents and process design reports. Assess and compare treatment technologies, and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions based on influent characteristics, discharge requirements, CAPEX/OPEX, operability, energy use, land constraints and local context.

Support project teams during construction, equipment installation, commissioning, start-up and performance testing. Lead or contribute to the design and review of sludge treatment systems, including thickening, digestion / methanisation, dewatering and final disposal and/or recovery routes. Evaluate the impact of sludge treatment configurations on the water line, including return liquors, sidestream loads, nitrogen and phosphorus recirculation, hydraulic impacts and consequences for biological treatment performance.

Provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams and coordinate effectively with civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and environmental specialists. Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, technical submittals and method statements related to wastewater and sludge process systems. Keep abreast of new technologies, international standards, design practices and regulatory developments in municipal wastewater and sludge treatment.

Undertake short-term missions, site visits and technical support assignments in developing and transition countries.