What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Plant Engineer position at Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District?
Under direction, perform responsible engineering work in the operation and maintenance of a major wastewater treatment plant or pump stations.
Essential Functions :
- Provide technical assistance in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, modernization and protection of physical facilities and equipment in a wastewater treatment plant or pump stations
- Assist Division Manager in prioritizing major system modifications within overall District Capital Improvement plan
- Coordinate multi disciplinary engineering activities such as contractual engineering services, facility design, equipment selection, procurement and construction
- Prepare specification and plans for contracts, purchases of equipment and service
- Oversee and supervise contractors
- Use and maintain data in the computerized maintenance management system for equipment and buildings at a wastewater treatment plant or pump station facilities
- Maintain records and prepare reports
- Perform reliability engineering and root cause failure analysis as directed
- Perform process optimization and efficiency analysis for utilities, chemical usages, etc.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual O&M budget
Additional Responsibilities:
- May serve as Manager in his/her absence
- performs related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience:
- Bachelor degree in civil, mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering Two (2) years of engineering experience in plant and/or pump station operations
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Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering
- Considerable skill in the use of basic engineering tools including personal computers and making engineering computations
- Considerable skill in reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications
- Considerable skill in analyzing and integrating data
- Considerable skill in forming and maintaining effective working relationships with consultants and contractors Considerable skill in maintaining records and preparing reports
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Licensed Engineer-In-Training in the State of Missouri.
Must possess valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.
ABOUT US: The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!
