Assistant Plant Engineer

Job Description:

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 services

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil, mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering

Two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering experience in plant and/or pump station operations.

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.
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!