Operations Specialist - eOM Manual Technician

About the role

The primary duties include development of facility operations manuals. Manuals are developed in either hard copy or electronic versions. This employee will review contract documents to verify they meet the design intent of the contract documents.

Provide support for water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure evaluations, condition assessments, process optimization, new facility design reviews, construction management assistance, commissioning, and O&M personnel training.

Responsibilities

• Perform operability reviews of preliminary designs to ensure that criteria such as working space around equipment, general placement of valves and equipment, worker safety and access to equipment for maintenance are addressed.
• During design, work with process, electrical and instrumentation engineers to evaluate reliability, redundancy, ease of operation, and life cycle costs of process and equipment alternatives.
• Assist with the development of infrastructure renewal plans.
• Provide technical expertise in the condition assessment of assets critical to the delivery of water, wastewater, reclaimed water and storm water service.
• Assist with the development of P&IDs and write process control strategies for the efficient operation of treatment plant processes, wastewater lift stations, reclaimed water systems, and water booster pump stations.
• During construction, coordinate manufacturer’s field services including equipment training and startup.
• Review and approve equipment O&M manuals.
• Work with the design team to identify steps to improve the commissioning process and project handover from contractor to owner.
• Develop and provide operator training and assist with component and system testing and commissioning.
• Prepare startup plans, Division 01 Specifications, schedules and procedures and document results in a construction management environment.
• Prepare and implement condition assessment procedures for all asset types within water, wastewater, and/or storm water systems.
• Evaluate maintenance and operational work practices to determine effectiveness in providing core utility functions.
• Prepare new work flows, work procedures, training and implementation plans to improve core functions.
• Assist with the development of mitigation plans or O&M procedures to improve regulatory compliance.
• Participate and engage technical experts in support of client development and project pursuits.
• Facilitate lessons learned for project delivery, processes, trends, successes, strengths and weaknesses.
• Participate in strategic local, regional, and national marketing pursuits.
• Participate in professional organizations related to water, wastewater and storm water lines of service at the local and regional level.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing ability.
• Certification as a water or wastewater treatment plant operator.
• Associate's degree in a professional, engineering or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in water/wastewater field.
• General knowledge of process control, automation, instrumentation, laboratory fundamentals, industrial safety, and reliability centered maintenance principles and developing control strategies is required.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications and other contract documents found in the design and construction industry.
• Knowledge of the engineering, chemistry and microbiology of water and wastewater treatment unit process.
• Ability to work with a diverse community of designers, contractors, operators and manufacturers.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office product.
• Working knowledge of website development.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management software and asset management philosophies and applications.
• Familiarity with web based programming language such as HTML.
• Familiarity with other web development software applications.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in plant operations.

Skills

• Excellent writing ability.
• Certification as a water or wastewater treatment plant operator.
• Associate's degree in a professional, engineering or related field.
• General knowledge of process control, automation, instrumentation, laboratory fundamentals, industrial safety, and reliability centered maintenance principles and developing control strategies.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications and other contract documents found in the design and construction industry.
• Knowledge of the engineering, chemistry and microbiology of water and wastewater treatment unit process.
• Ability to work with a diverse community of designers, contractors, operators and manufacturers.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office product.
• Working knowledge of website development.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management software and asset management philosophies and applications.
• Familiarity with web based programming language such as HTML.
• Familiarity with other web development software applications.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in plant operations.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation days.
• Paid parental leave.
• A retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

• Stated, benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.

Schedule

Full-time Employee Status: Regular

Business Class

Utility Management Services