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Pima County · 3 hours ago

Wastewater Infrastructure Manager

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $118K/yr

4+ years exp

Pima County is seeking a Wastewater Infrastructure Manager responsible for overseeing industrial process infrastructure associated with the operation of a large wastewater utility. This leadership role involves managing and maintaining industrial wastewater facility systems and providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to ensure operational goals are met while complying with environmental standards.

GovernmentHealth CareRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management

Responsibilities

Maintaining, troubleshooting, and resolving complex industrial electrical issues and conformance with electrical safety regulations, codes, and compliance standards, transformers, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems of >480 V

Maintenance and troubleshooting interconnected biogas and central thermal utility systems, including steam, hot water, chilled water, compressed air, biogas, or natural gas

Direct and coordinate the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of plant infrastructure, including buildings, pumping stations, pipelines, mechanical and electrical systems, and biogas upgrading equipment

Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to technical and maintenance staff

Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure high availability and reliability of critical assets, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime

Ensure facility compliance with safety and environmental regulations through infrastructure inspections and risk assessments for identifying hazards to safeguard against system failures or environmental impacts

Manage capital projects related to infrastructure expansion, upgrades, and modernization, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget

Collaborate with process engineers, operations staff, and regulatory agencies to identify opportunities for improvements in energy efficiency and sustainability by analyzing energy consumption patterns and implementing measures for optimizing system performance and upgrading equipment for enhancing energy efficiency

Develop and manage the infrastructure budget, including planning for capital expenditures and long-term asset replacement

Oversee contractors and vendors, including reviewing proposals, monitoring performance, and ensuring quality of work

Maintain accurate records of infrastructure performance, work orders, and equipment history

Qualification

Infrastructure managementElectrical systemsBiogas operationsMechanical system designProject managementTroubleshootingCompliance knowledgeLeadershipTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering (or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment)

At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in water/wastewater operations, project management, industrial facility operations and maintenance, or engineering or technical consulting in the water/wastewater industry

Two (2) years at a supervisory or management level

Four (4) years with Pima County as a Wastewater Planning Manager, Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor, or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment

One year of supervisory experience

Valid driver license is required at time of application

Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment

Successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures

Preferred

Bachelor's or higher degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field

Professional certifications, licenses, or specialized training in boiler and chiller operations and building automation systems

Minimum four (4) years experience in mechanical system design, operation of industrial facility management

Experience interpreting technical drawings and specifications for heat exchangers, chillers, and boilers, and the ability to oversee or conduct root cause analysis for recurring system issues

Direct experience working with flammable and pressurized gas systems