Associate Plant Engineer - HWTP (26-106)

About the role

The Associate Plant Engineer-HWTP is responsible for preparing project designs, drawings, construction documents, cost estimates, material orders, reports, addenda and change orders, and planning recommendations for each project. They also provide technical guidance to assist in the operations and maintenance of the wastewater and/or water treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations oversight as necessary including training on technical, safety and regulatory subjects.
• Develop capital projects for plant optimization, manpower efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and prioritize equipment upgrades and new purchases.
• Routinely inspect and spot-check all facilities to identify physical plant deficiencies and needs.
• Supervise the Engineering Co-Op as needed.
• Perform studies and engineering investigations and provide cost estimates.
• Manage technical aspects of implementing net recurring projects.
• Coordinate with Engineering & Construction department engineers on completion of major capital projects.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders.
• Evaluate work process that are labor intensive and develop systems and procedures to automate and simplify work processes.
• Assist operations department in identifying and developing improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Routinely ascend/descend ladders, stairs and ramps as high as thirteen (13) stories at Plum Island and three (3) stories at Hanahan.
• Ability to work at elevated height levels as needed to perform various tasks.
• Ability to make visual observations of repairs, construction, equipment installation and field work in progress to ensure compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and with a 2-way radio, to include comprehension of complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to move about extensively for long distances over an extensive plant site with varied topography and features.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed technical reports.
• Occasionally positions self to exert up to 50 lbs of force and/or up to 25 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• May be required to wear a full-face respirator.
• Experience in experimental design and statistical process control strongly preferred.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.
• Proven leadership skills strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical degree in chemistry, biology, physics etc. from ABET accredited program with four (4) years of progressive engineering work.
• At least 3 years’ experience managing capital projects strongly preferred.
• Computer skills: extensive experience with windows-based word processing and spreadsheet software (prefer Word or Excel).
• Experienced in presenting technical concepts to regulatory boards, environmental groups and non-technical interested parties.
• Engineer-in-Training registration required where applicable.
• "A" level Water Certification exam required within 24 months of hire.
• "C" level Water Certification exam required within 12 months of hire.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License required.

Skills

• Advanced mathematical skills: ability to apply concepts of advanced algebra, statistics and geometry to practical and abstract situations.
• Advanced decision-making authority: procedural (exempt).
• Advanced reasoning ability: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.
• Advanced supervisory responsibilities: full line w/ HR responsibility.
• Advanced safety sensitivity: yes.
• Advanced environmental sensitivity: yes.