What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Plant Engineer position at Fairfax Water?
The Senior Plant Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and implementing technical improvements at a 24/7 large Class I drinking water treatment plant. This job manages plant engineering projects, ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations, provides technical support to operational teams and serves as a liaison for the facility to internal and external stakeholders under minimal supervision.
Designs, implements, and manages engineering, operational, equipment, and system solutions to improve plant reliability and enhance efficiency. Serves as a liaison for the plant by coordinating plant outages, activities, improvements, compliance with internal and external stakeholders. Serves as the site compliance coordinator and detailed record keeper for security , safety, and environmental policies and provide consultative support outside of normal working hours. Conducts root cause analysis and lessons learned evaluations of plant processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. Identifies and initiates the procurement of materials and services, and develops the 10-year capital improvement plan and annual budget for the water treatment facility. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and execute maintenance strategies and technology that improve plant reliability, efficiency and productivity. Prepares and presents technical reports and project updates to management and stakeholders. Performs Acting Plant Manager duties as required.
A bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, or engineering discipline with five years of experience: Coordinating with local, state, and federal regulators and preparing compliance and permitting documentation in areas of stormwater, air, industrial discharge, and hazardous materials or Managing project schedules and budgets, reviewing work of cross-functional teams, and providing training in water treatment or environmental compliance projects or Designing or operating water treatment facilities or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and other desktop applications as necessary. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data and to prepare reports from such data. Ability to compose, edit and ensure accuracy of various types of business and regulatory correspondence. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co- workers and the public. Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record. Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to climb ladders and work from heights. Ability to traverse terrain and unstable ground. Ability to work in confined spaces.
Salary : $100,709 - $161,749