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WSSC Water · 2 weeks ago

Plant Engineering Manager (Biosolids)

Accokeek, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $207K/yr

3+ years exp

WSSC Water is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to lead the engineering efforts at a large biosolids treatment facility. This role involves overseeing the operations, maintenance, and programming of digital process control systems, as well as managing plant staff and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Service IndustryWaterWater Purification

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination

Performs independent research to optimize performance of water treatment, wastewater treatment processes

Reviews and interprets plant, collection, and distribution system operating data to identify process problems; recommends operational solutions to the problems

Performs operational inspections of treatment, collection, and distribution facilities to determine compliance with WSSC Water standards and State and Federal regulations

Monitors plant operations and environmental conditions to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local permits and regulations; reports on any non-compliance

Manages the operations, maintenance, and programming of the digital process control system equipment and IT network equipment

Coordinates plant treatment process control testing and proper calibration of on-line analytical equipment

Manages the development, modification and maintenance of the facility’s data management system for operational data, engineering plans, and specifications

Evaluates the training needs of personnel; arranges and administers training, assists with new employee orientation and assists operators in preparing for the State of Maryland Operator’s License examination

Reviews and updates standard operating procedures for plant systems; ensures accurate operational records are maintained

Manages the operation and maintenance of associated off-site pumping stations and off-site facilities assigned to the group

Supervises and directs plant engineers, civil engineers, first-line supervisors, engineering assistants, various plant staff, and interns assigned to the facility

Compiles plant data to generate reports in compliance with State and Federal Regulations for reporting

Reviews plans and specifications to help develop plant-related designs; recommends equipment upgrades and process modifications

Reviews State and Federal permits for the facility to maintain compliance, assists with permit renewals or modifications; facilitates inspections for compliance

Monitors all pertinent occupational, health and safety regulations; ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements; facilitates inspections for compliance

Prepares and revises chemical, material, and service contract specifications, reviews bids, recommends awarding of contracts; serves as project manager representative of contracts

Prepares new and/or revises existing contracts, reviews IDs, recommends awarding of contracts; serves as a Project Manager or the Project Manager’s representative (COTR) of contracts

Keeps current with industry metering and measuring equipment; evaluates the need for new equipment to maintain plant proficiency; requisitions materials, tools, chemicals, and equipment as required by the task for the plant

Reviews and performs analysis on various plant and process operating costs for economic comparisons to facilitate proposed plant modifications and staffing requirements

Recommends allocation of budgeted funds and requests approval for major expenditures, authorizes petty cash outlays and payment requests upon approval, and initiates field purchase orders

Assists with preparing the annual fiscal budget reports and various financial monthly and annual reports; participates in the long-range planning, organization, and direction of functions associated with the operation and improvements to the plants and collection facilities/distribution facilities to maximize performance while minimizing cost and environmental impact

Administers an employee safety program and protection plan, investigates accidents, and prepares accident reports

Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Conducts plant tours, develops plant overviews, informational brochures, and historical summaries; presents technical papers and presentations

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Engineering principlesWater treatment knowledgeWastewater treatment knowledgeProcess control systemsSupervisory skillsEngineering computationsReport preparationWorking relationships

Required

Thorough knowledge of sound engineering principles and practices

Ability to use solid professional engineering judgment and operating practices associated with water treatment/distribution facilities, wastewater treatment/collection facilities with the ability to manage same

Considerable knowledge of machines, equipment, materials and construction practices

Ability to make engineering computations, estimates, and designs; ability to review and interpret engineering plans and specifications

Ability to supervise the work of others

Ability to prepare and present engineering and administrative reports verbally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships

Bachelor's degree

3+ years' experience in environmental, water or wastewater or similarly related field

High school diploma or equivalent

7+ years' experience in environmental, water or wastewater or similarly related field

Company

WSSC Water

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Established in 1918, WSSC Water is currently among the largest water and wastewater utilities in the nation, with a network of nearly 6,000 miles of drinking water pipeline and over 5,600 miles of sewer pipeline.

Founded in 1918

Laurel, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.wsscwater.com

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