Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Engineer; LA--25E Whittier

Position: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Engineer (LA-386-25E) Whittier
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS

invites applications for the position of:

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Engineer

POSTING #LA-386-25E

The Sanitation Districts is currently recruiting for a Water Reclamation Plants Operations Engineer.  The position is within our Wastewater Management Department, supporting the Water Reclamation Plants Section, and is based at our San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant in Whittier.

OUR MISSION

The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy and recycled materials.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of a Supervising Engineer, the incumbents will plan and conduct civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation projects related to the operation and maintenance of the Water Reclamation Plants; develop and recommend engineering solutions for the plant; interact with other District departments and sections, regulatory agencies, utilities, contractors, and the public; perform duties to ensure compliance with permits and regulatory requirements;

and maintain effective operation and maintenance of the plants.

Incumbents will be required to become proficient in applying various asset management and reliability strategies to mitigate the risk of mechanical and electrical system failures. These strategies include reliability-centered maintenance, process and preventative maintenance assessments and recommendations, development of inspection and training programs, review/update of facility drawings, review/update of operations & maintenance manuals, criticality and condition assessments, and root cause failure analyses.

Duties include developing programs and reports to document facilities and equipment, analyzing the efficiency of operations/maintenance practices, preparing and reviewing design calculations and contract drawings/specifications for proposed projects, and making recommendations for improvements related to operational, maintenance, reliability, and life-cycle costs.

Candidates must possess a valid California Class C driver's license
-AND
- ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II LEVEL:

* Option 1: A bachelor's degree and a master's degree both in a pertinent engineering discipline from an accredited and recognized college or university

* Option 2: A bachelor's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a related science with an Engineer-In-Training Certificate and a master's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a pertinent engineering discipline

* Option 3:
Two (2) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III LEVEL:

* Option 1:
Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II

* Option 2:
Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER LEVEL:

* Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

* AND:

* Option 1:
Six (6) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university

* Option 2: A master's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
-AND
- Three (3) years of professional engineering experience

* Option 3: A PhD in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
-AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experience

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

* Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

* Three (3) years of professional engineering experience

The competitive selection process for ALL LEVELS may include:

Knowledge of:

* Professional engineering principles and practices related to wastewater or water treatment processes

* Hydraulic analysis and sizing/selection of pumps

* Large-scale engineering construction projects related to wastewater or the water industry

* Process optimization

* Asset management and reliability-centered maintenance

* Project management methods

* Contract administration

* Regulatory requirements for wastewater treatment plants

Ability to:

* Design and evaluate wastewater engineering projects

* Analyze engineering problems and develop appropriate solutions

* Prepare, review, check, and interpret engineering plans and specifications

* Provide construction support and work with plant staff to minimize impact to current operations

* Plan, organize, and monitor the effectiveness of the work of consultants and vendors

* Coordinate and administer a variety of civil, mechanical, electrical, and…