Description

Under the     general supervision and direction of the Treatment Plant Manager, the Process Engineering Supervisor oversees day-to-day wastewater treatment process operations and the process engineering work group. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. The Process Engineering Supervisor plans, coordinates, and supervises the activities of the process engineering work group to ensure safe, efficient, reliable treatment of wastewater, return of treated water to the environment, and beneficial reuse of biosolids, biogas, and struvite.

The role includes providing technical expertise for wastewater treatment process operations and future planning and design efforts. This position also guides planning for long-term and immediate operational needs, responds to emergencies, and coordinates work with the Division of Engineering and Planning and contractors. The Process Engineering Supervisor ensures adherence to safety protocols and directly supervises the process engineering work group which consists of process engineers (Research and Regulatory focuses) and a process specialist.

This position also provides oversight of process data and reports including review of data quality, updating and creating Internal Process Numbers (IPNs), and creating and updating reports. This position will also be expected to provide oversight in working through unusual treatment plant problems, special project evolutions and shutdowns/start-ups, and tackling urgent needs for assistance in the treatment plant.  

The Process Engineering Supervisor is a key member of the Treatment Plant department, working closely with the Treatment Plant Manager, Operator Supervisor, Automation Systems Supervisor, and Metrogro Supervisor. This position will also work closely with supervisors and managers across the Operations and Maintenance division and project engineers in the Engineering department. The successful candidate must demonstrate a growth mindset in navigating a dynamic, mission-driven operation, while remaining committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. 

Requirements

Required:
       Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (civil, industrial, electrical, mechanical, etc.)

       4+ years of engineering experience related to design and/or operation of wastewater treatment facilities equipped with anaerobic digestion and biogas handling operations.

       Experience in a leadership role (e.g. supervisor, lead-worker, etc.) including staff oversight, performance management, and/or team development.

       Possess a valid Wisconsin professional engineer (PE) license.

Preferred:
       Valid Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wastewater operator certification, including all applicable subclasses (suspended growth, solids separation, solids treatment, disinfection, and total phosphorus).

       Experience with state and federal public water or wastewater regulatory requirements.

       Experience with air emissions regulatory requirements.

       Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
       Thorough knowledge of public wastewater treatment processes and equipment.

       Knowledge of public wastewater conveyance systems and how they operate.

       Thorough knowledge of and the ability to apply state and federal public water or wastewater regulatory requirements.

       Working knowledge of RCM principles and practices, including understanding of maintenance management procedures, including reliability centered maintenance planning, scheduling, inventory management, and quality control.

       Knowledge and skill in using the District’s computerized management system.

       Skill in use of computers and computer programs, especially those involving spreadsheets and word processing, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

       Ability to support the mission, vision, and values of the District by displaying integrity, creativity, teamwork, and balance.

       Ability to obtain valid Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) operator certification within 12-months of hire (to be maintained) if not upon hire.

       Ability to obtain within 12-months of hire Envision Sustainability Professional credential if not upon hire.

       Confident, clear communicator in both written and verbal form and with a variety of people.  This individual will be required to interact and maintain effective working relationships with other district staff, consultants, contractors, permitters, regulators, project stakeholders, the general public, etc.

       Demonstrate independent initiative and leadership.

       Organized, self-managed, and self-motivated individual capable of initiating and completing projects, programs, and plans with supervision.

       Ability to keep accurate and detailed records, field notes, and to contribute to detailed technical reports and records.

       Ability to read, interpret, and work with construction specifications and plans.

       Ability to apply knowledge of OSHA confined entry procedures to the safe completion of job duties.

       Supports the mission, vision, and values of the district by modeling service, reliability, sustainability and displays a commitment to inclusion and diversity.