Plant Engineering Manager - Germantown, United States - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Description

Monday – Friday 5:30 am – 2:00 pm or as required to respond to emergency situations
Position Location
Position Location

Germantown
Position Summary Information
General Summary
The

Plant Engineering Manager

serves as the lead plant engineer at a large wastewater treatment facility.

Major responsibilities include assisting the plant superintendent with overall management of the treatment facility and associated off-site pumping stations and facilities, and overseeing the digital process control system activities.

This position assumes all plant superintendent duties when needed.
Essential Functions
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 wastewater treatment processes
Reviews and interprets plant, collection, and distribution system operating data to identify process problems and 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 and reports non-compliances
Manages the operations, maintenance and programming of the digital process control system 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 staff; arranges and administers training.
Assists with new employee orientation and helps operators preparing for the State of Maryland Operator's License examination
Reviews and updates standard operating procedures for plant systems and ensures accurate operational records are maintained
Manages the operation and maintenance of associated off-site pumping stations and off-site facilities assigned
Supervises and directs plant engineers, civil engineers, first line supervisors, engineering assistants various plant staff and interns assigned to the facility including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination
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, recommend equipment upgrades and process modifications
Reviews state and federal permits for the facility to maintain compliance, assist with permit renewals or modifications and facilitates inspections for compliance
Monitors all pertinent occupational, health and safety regulations and ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements and facilitates inspections for compliance
Prepares and revises chemical, material, and service contract specifications, reviews bids, recommends awarding of contracts, and acts as project manager representative of contracts
Prepares new contracts and/or revises existing ones, reviews bids, recommends awarding of contracts, and acts 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 and requisitions materials, tools, chemicals and equipment as required by the task for the plant
Reviews and performs analysis with 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 activities relating to the operation and improvements to the plants and collection 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
Other Functions

Conducts plant tours, develops plant overviews, informational brochures, and historical summaries, and presents technical papers and presentations
Performs other related duties as assigned
Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in office and/or plant environments including
remote pumping facilities
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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 the machines, equipment, materials and construction practices
Ability to make engineering computations, estimates, and designs; able 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
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or other related field
3+ years' experience in environmental, water/wastewater or similar field

OR
High school diploma (or equivalent)
7+ years' experience in environmental, water/wastewater or similar field
Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a


WSSC
Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date
Must currently possess or obtain within 30 days a Maryland Board of Waterworks & Waste System's Temporary Operators Certification for the facility assigned
Must obtain and maintain within 3 years full certification by the Maryland Board of Waterworks & Waste System's for the assigned plant/system
Must also obtain and maintain a Maryland Superintendent Certification for the designated facility within 4 years
Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when


WSSC
Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work and are subject to being called back in to respond to plant emergencies during off hours
May be required to participate in standby/call back duty
Completion of the


WSSC
Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
Preferences

Supervisory Experience
Salary

$96,363 - $163,826
EEO Statement

AN

EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap.

The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date
Open Until Filled

Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?

Yes
No

• Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Yes
No

Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

Yes
No

#J-18808-Ljbffr