WM · 13 hours ago
Bio Solids Operations Support Engineer
800 CAPITOL ST STE 3000, HOUSTON, TX, 77002, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expWM is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider, and they are seeking a Bio Solids Operations Support Engineer. The role involves managing engineering projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving operations at organic waste processing facilities.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Engages, directs, and manages consultants and contractors that perform a variety of work tasks at organic waste processing facilities, such as preparing engineering and construction plans, commissioning and performance testing activities and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for final work product
Maintains a strong working relationship with local WM operations staff. Support staff training, development of SOP’s, vendor management, construction and commissioning activities, troubleshooting operations. operations improvement projects, and regulatory compliance
Manages organics construction projects from overseeing the preparation of construction plans to final project close-out. Tasks will include managing consultants, contractors and budgets, preparation of bid documents, bid letting, contract administration, coordinating contractors, construction quality assurance firms, and coordination and tracking of material orders and deliveries
Actively develops, manages and tracks capital budgets for engineering and construction projects and report to local management and corporate using Company procedures
Provides continuous evaluation of sites for adherence to construction and permit documents and for operations improvements and site expansion potential through regular site visits. Be proactive in pursuing and obtaining required internal approvals and/or permit modifications
Collaborates with other professionals and subject matter experts within WMO and other WM divisions to provide innovative, cost effective engineering solutions to identified or potential operational, environmental, and compliance issues at organics processing facilities. Provide technical expertise and direction to management and other functional areas such as finance, legal and safety
Participates in review of acquisitions and coordination and evaluation of divestitures, including proforma modeling assistance and interaction with corporate and executive management during due diligence
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or similar area of study
5 years of Knowledge and experience in both design and field work, developing engineering documentation (such as layouts, P&ID's, operations plans, etc.) Project management, focusing on scheduling, budgeting, risk management, etc
Proficient in MS Suite and MS Project, as well as CADD, Bluebeam, and ProCore
Willingness to travel up to 50% of time, including travel to remote locations
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate/interact professionally with a variety of audiences
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
In depth knowledge of environmental regulations, including solid waste, air, storm water and wastewater
In depth knowledge of organics processing facility operations, design and permitting; focus on anaerobic digestion and/or biosolids processing is preferred
Strong project management skills with ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Ability to lead environmental, engineering, and multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate/direct operations staff
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations
Working knowledge of safety regulations
Experience with construction and different subtrades (site/civil, process/mechanical, electrical, etc.)
Understanding of capital cost estimating and tracking, accounting processes and P&L statements
Preferred
BS Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering or similar area of study
Knowledge and experience with wastewater, biosolids or similar waste treatment processes
Experience in developing engineering design documents (drawings such as layouts, P&IDs and PFDs; specifications, data sheets, etc.); familiarity North American engineering codes and standards and the stages of design (10%, 30%, 60%, IFC)
PMP Certification or PE Certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Stock Purchase Plan
Company match on 401K
Paid Vacation
Holidays
Personal Days
Company
WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$9.95B2024-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $5.2B
2024-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2023-07-27Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
James C. Fish
Chief Executive Officer
John Morris
President and Chief Operating Officer
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