Plant Engineer

Engineering Support For Treatment Plant Operations

Under limited supervision, provides professional engineering support to all treatment plant construction, maintenance and operations. Over sees bio-solids dryer facility operations and performs related professional and technical work as required. Reports to the Plant director. Reviews contract drawings and specifications for plant construction and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and engineering standards. Inspects and surveys all construction projects in progress and at completion for compliance. Researches and recommends new products for use in plant construction, maintenance and operations. Over sees bio-solids drying facility operations, troubleshoots problems and assists in obtaining parts as needed, maintains dryer production records. Assists plant operators, laboratory personnel and maintenance personnel is resolving technical and operational problems as required. Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints regarding engineering functions. Responds to information requests from Palmetto Underground Protective Services (PUPS) regarding sewer line locations. Performs general administrative / clerical duties as required, including preparing reports and records, creating forms for record keeping, entering and retrieving computer data, attend meetings, filing documents, approving time sheets, etc. Attends seminars, schools and conferences and reads technical journals to stay abreast of new developments in the wastewater operations field. Receives and reviews various records and reports including laboratory reports, maintenance records and operations logs, construction specifications, product specifications, safety sheets, etc. Maintains all architectural drawings for the property, including the physical plant buildings and sewer trunk lines and ensures surveying when necessary for updating. Reporting to this position are four bio-solids Dryer System Operators.

Required educational background and job-related experience: Bachelor's degree in building science, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related field preferred. Minimum amount of job-related experience: one to two years of professional engineering experience preferably in an industrial / utilities environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities. Minimum level of any required qualifications, licenses, certificates, registrations: Must possess or be able to obtain a class "A"-Biological / Environmental system operator license.

Benefits

Aiken County Government offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, state retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees (not PRN) who work an average of 30 are benefit eligible.