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Plant Engineering Manager (Systems Control)
The Plant Engineering Manager will work in the Systems Control Division, serving as the lead engineer of a large water distribution system. Primary responsibilities include assisting the Division Manager in the overall management of a treatment facility and associated off-site pumping stations and facilities, as well as overseeing the digital process control system functions. This role will assume all Plant Superintendent / Division Manager duties as required.
Essential Functions
- Performs independent research to optimize performance of water 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
- Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination
- Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
- Conducts plant tours, develops plant overviews, informational brochures, and historical summaries; presents technical papers and presentations
- Performs related duties as assigned
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Industrial plant
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 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
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years’ experience in environmental, water or wastewater or similarly related field
OR
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 7+ years’ experience in environmental, water or wastewater or similarly related field
Section Manager for Systems Control Division for facilities in a water distributions system with over 60 water storage facilities, 16 Water Pumping Stations over 500 specialty valve with 36 that are remote control. There is a SCADA system and Operational software to oversee and maintain system.
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