Plant Engineer

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position.

• Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
• Develops and implements project management processes for ReWa’s equipment rehabilitation program.
• Provides engineering oversite and supports all operation’s led equipment replacement or rehabilitation efforts.
• Oversees contractor management and ensures work completed satisfies organizational standards.
• Prepares or modifies engineering drawings and aids in the completion of asset rehab projects.
• Conducts engineering calculations and validates equipment selection and performance.
• Manages department budget and ensures capital funds are appropriated in a timely manner.
• Ensures project and equipment purchases align with procurement code

requirements:

Uses continuous improvement principles and optimizes department workflows.

• Reviews planned and unplanned equipment requests and determines need in relation to probability of failure and consequence of failure along with existing needs.
• Provides oversight and direction for the effective continued implementation of Cityworks CMMS for asset management.
• Develops creative solutions to track equipment performance and predict near term and long-term failure potential.
• Oversees the execution of ReWa’s level of service program and identifies operational risks.
• Participates in engineering CIP identification and prioritization meetings and ensures CIP projects satisfy equipment needs.
• Participates in review of engineering studies, recommendations, and designs for new or modified WRRF and biosolids processes.
• Monitors employees’ adherence to ReWa’s safety program.
• Coordinates assigned activities and functions with those of other agency divisions, departments, and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Maintains effective public and intergovernmental relations.

Compiles data and prepares various records, reports and recommendation for the division, agency and outside agencies as required. Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance from customers and the general public regarding areas of responsibility.

• Develops and oversees the implementation of goals and objectives for assigned programs.
• Assists in developing enterprise-wide goals and objectives.

Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgement in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems. Makes independent decisions that have an important impact on extensive organizational activities. Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests.

• Oversees the identification, prioritization, procurement, and potentially installment of all assets in need of rehabilitation through the operation’s recuring initiative fund (1-5 million in value annually).

Supervises organizational programs and teams and ensures timely and quality delivery of work.

• Recommends equipment/materials, personnel and funding required to carry out those programs and initiatives.
• Develops standards and guidelines and determines program objectives and limits.
• Manages and reviews the work of assigned staff for completeness and accuracy.
• Schedules and coordinates activities; instructs, assigns and allocates personnel, maintains standards.
• Oversees employee development and coaching, conducts annual reviews, selects candidates and acts on employee problems including discipline and discharge.

Serves on call 24 hours per day to ensure environmental and regulatory compliance, safe operations, and uninterrupted service for customers. Attends conferences, meetings, training, seminars, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and

skills:

• Management may assign additional duties as trained for and qualified to do so related to the work of the position as necessary.

Essential

Skills:

&

Experience:

Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Requires an accredited BS degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or biosystems engineering and significant

experience:

in contractor management, equipment installations and capital planning. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible industry and project management

experience:

Must possess a South Carolina “A” Biological Wastewater Operator Certification or able to attain within two (2) years of employment. Must have

experience:

in managing and tracking costs related to budget on large projects or capital funds. Must have strong understanding of wastewater equipment fundamentals including but not limited to, pump and blower curves, mixer sizing and operation, general hydraulics, drives and gearboxes, etc. Must have

experience:

with detailed design and drawing markup to communicate project needs to contractors. Posting Statement ReWa is an Equal Employment

Opportunity:

and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We offer:

a competitive salary and

benefits:

package. If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, and complete an online application at www.rewaonline.org. ReWa welcomes all. Since 1925, Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has been committed to providing high-quality wastewater treatment services to the Upstate of South Carolina while promoting a cleaner environment, protecting public health and the water quality of Upstate waterways, and developing the necessary sewer infrastructure to sustain our community and growing economy.

With nine water resource recovery facilities and more than 350 miles of pipe, we serve a broad geographic area, including Greenville County and portions of Anderson, Laurens, Pickens and Spartanburg Counties. Each day an estimated 42 million gallons of water passes through our trunk lines and reclamation facilities before being cleaned and returned to our area rivers and streams.

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville attracts more than 7,000 visitors daily for its nationally recognized quality of life. Located between three major rivers, a few hours from the beach and only 45 minutes from the mountains, the area’s

opportunity:

for great adventures are endless. Falls Park, located in the heart of Downtown Greenville, is one of our city’s most iconic locations. The river also runs along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, a 20-mile long greenway that connects the City of Greenville to the charming town of Travelers Rest. The Greenville area is consistently named as a top place for business, quality of life and more.

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about:

our high quality of life and amazing community here. The ReWa headquarters is based in Greenville, S.C., and is pivotal in planning for Greenville’s continued growth through projects like Dig Greenville and forward-thinking strategy such as the one depicted in our Five-year Strategic Plan.