Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

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.. Preferences Supervisory experience Salary $96,368 - $163,826

plant engineering manager

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 processesReviews and interprets plant, collection, and distribution system operating data to identify process problems and recommends operational solutions to the problemsPerforms operational inspections of treatment, collection, and distribution facilities to determine compliance with WSSC Water standards and State and Federal regulationsMonitors plant operations and environmental conditions to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local permits and regulations and reports non-compliancesManages the operations, maintenance and programming of the digital process control system equipment and IT networks equipmentCoordinates plant treatment process control testing and proper calibration of on-line analytical equipmentManages the development, modification and maintenance of the facility’s data management system for operational data, engineering plans and specificationsEvaluates 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 examinationReviews and updates standard operating procedures for plant systems and ensures accurate operational records are maintainedManages the operation and maintenance of associated off-site pumping stations and off-site facilities assignedSupervises 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 terminationCompiles plant data to generate reports in compliance with state and federal regulations for reportingReviews plans and specifications to help develop plant related designs, recommend equipment upgrades and process modificationsReviews state and federal permits for the facility to maintain compliance, assist with permit renewals or modifications and facilitates inspections for complianceMonitors all pertinent occupational, health and safety regulations and ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements and facilitates inspections for compliancePrepares and revises chemical, material, and service contract specifications, reviews bids, recommends awarding of contracts, and acts as project manager representative of contractsPrepares 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 contractsKeeps 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 plantReviews and performs analysis with various plant and process operating costs for economic comparisons to facilitate proposed plant modifications and staffing requirementsRecommends allocation of budgeted funds and requests approval for major expenditures, authorizes petty cash outlays and payment requests upon approval, and initiates field purchase ordersAssists with preparing the annual fiscal budget reports and various financial monthly and annual reportsParticipates 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 impactAdministers an employee safety program and protection plan, investigates accidents and prepares accident reportsDrives 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 Industrial wastewater 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 sameConsiderable knowledge of the machines, equipment, materials and construction practicesAbility to make engineering computations, estimates, and designs; able to review and interpret engineering plans and specificationsAbility to supervise the work of othersAbility to prepare and present engineering and administrative reports verbally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain good working relationships Minimum Education, Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or other related field3+ 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 assignedMust obtain and maintain within 3 years full certification by the Maryland Board of Waterworks & Waste System’s for the assigned plant/systemMust obtain and maintain a State of Maryland Samplers license within six months (if applicable)Must also obtain and maintain a Maryland Superintendent Certification for the designated facility within 4 yearsEmployees 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 hoursMay be required to participate in standby/call back dutyCompletion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. Preferences Supervisory experience Salary $96,368 - $163,826

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