Join our team to deliver two of the most important public health and environmentally important services in the world– delivering pure, healthy drinking water and removing pollution from wastewater and safely releasing cleaned water into the aquatic environment.

The Portland Water District’s employees provide drinking water to over 200,000 people in 11 communities in southern Maine, and wastewater collection and treatment services to businesses and residents in 6 communities.

If you have strong mechanical and electrical skills, possess a State of Maine Journeyman’s Electrical License (or ability to acquire within 2 years), this exciting opportunity may be for you. Become part of our team of operators and maintenance professionals that perform preventive maintenance along with innovative work that keeps our high-tech facilities operating to deliver our essential services. As part of our team, you will make a difference in our community and the environment that makes Maine such a special place to live and work.

Probationary rate of $27.27 per hour – after successful completion of 6 month probation, $28.71 per hour!! Check out our excellent benefits in the Benefit Guide on our website!!
To apply, or view the detailed job description, please visit our website at www.pwd.org Applications will ONLY be taken via our website.

The Project Manager is responsible for direction of Hyannis Water System to provide high quality water treatment and distribution system services to the residences, under long-term service contracts between Suez and the Town of Barnstable. To accomplish this goal, the incumbent provides guidance, assistance and direction to the Assistant Project Manager and Office Manager.

*  The Manager supervises and participates in the preparation and administration of strategic plans, systems plans, capital plans, marketing plans, operating plans and revises plans as needed.
*  The Manager administers corporate, local and state rules and regulations, which govern operations, water quality, service, safety, etc.
*  The Manager develops and maintains sound regulatory, governmental, media, community, customer and employee relations programs
*  The Manager, through his/her Leadership Team, trains and develops employees to assure each employee has the necessary skill sets to accomplish his/her responsibilities.
*  Provides client relations including presentations of progress and special reports, participates in client meetings, conducts client service audit interviews and professional handling and resolution of client services concerns, contract interpretation and modification and/or renewal activities.
*  Aggressively supervises project staff to ensure work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating and emergency response procedures.
*  Ensures uniform monitoring and record keeping are performed.
*  Ensures that safety, process control, and maintenance management programs and systems are consistently implemented by subordinates and that each site follows established administrative and maintenance policies and procedures.

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is looking for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Maintenance Technician. Perform all operations and maintenance for the wastewater treatment facility. Work involves responsibility for all technical aspects of plant operations, compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations governing wastewater treatment processes. Perform maintenance repair, installation of the physical plant, pump station and all of its components. The ideal candidate will have great physical endurance to cover a large space. A keen eye for detail and diligence are also imperative. Helps the School District fulfill its mission of service to its students, faculty and community and protects the capital investments made by the School District in its Public Facilities.

Qualifications:

The position requires the incumbent to have an in-depth knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and general building maintenance. The incumbent must possess and maintain in good standing a Massachusetts Treatment Plant Operator License of a grade 4 or higher.

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License

Successful completion of a criminal record check (CORI), a national background check (fingerprinting) and a pre-placement medical examination

Minimum three (3) years of experience in wastewater treatment and building maintenance

Demonstrated interest working in a school environment

The position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain in good standing a Massachusetts Treatment Plant Operator License of a grade 4 or higher for the duration of employment. This would demand the incumbent to train and test as required.

Demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of skilled and unskilled maintenance tasks using hand or power tools and related equipment to maintain buildings and equipment.

Identify and correct health and safety issues in a timely manner

Ability to perform emergency and routine repairs and preventative maintenance.

Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment

Good oral and written skills

Demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of skilled and unskilled tasks using hand or power tools and related equipment to maintain the property and equipment

Perform other similar and related duties as may be assigned or as situation dictates. This position also assists others in the various trades towards the completion of assignments as needed

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and letters of recommendation through Schoolspring.com no later than May 8, 2020.

Please note: School Spring is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail/e-mail, please send the required items to:

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School

Attention: Personnel

390 Lincoln Road

Sudbury, MA 01776

personnel@lsrhs.net

Summary: Assists with the planning, organization and management of the daily operations, maintenance and testing of a processing system. Ensures compliance with established environmental, safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.

-Assists with the management of daily operations. Fills in for Plant Manager in their absence. Ensures compliance with operational, QA/QC, safety, environmental, and performance metrics.

-Typically works through Operations, Maintenance and/or Lab to ensure that plant resources are being utilized to achieve project objectives. Teaches cost control and provides effective counsel / direction, especially where corrective actions are needed.

-Assists in managing the human resource functions of assigned team including hiring and firing, salary and job change actions, and coaching and counseling team.

-Works with HSE and training team to ensure that all personnel receive safety and process training.

-Coaches and counsels team to improve technical skills and interpersonal and problem resolution skills. Works to identify and provide opportunities for team to learn new skills and techniques.

-Reviews and evaluates process reports, records, logs and graphs. Identifies and implements corrective actions as necessary.

-Ensures that uniform monitoring and recordkeeping are performed facility-wide. Assists with preparation of internal reports.

-Assists with the development of plant or functional goals and activities required to meet overall business objectives. Establishes the standards, guidelines and procedures needed and integrates, implements and evaluates process improvements, new concepts, technologies and practices and aligns with future needs.

-Evaluates employee performance, matches abilities and job requirements and capitalizes on talents to effectively meet business objectives. Ensures that business initiatives and progress toward goals are effectively communicated to employees.

-Proactively manages safety, plant appearance and environmental issues and ensures compliance with Federal and State standards including Hazardous Waste Disposal and Air Quality Standards.

-Ensures that issues are identified and addressed and elevated if necessary in a timely manner.

-Maintains an up-to-date plan of action to be taken in event of emergencies such as machine, equipment or power failure. Manages emergencies in an effective manner.

Requirements: 

-HS Diploma or GED required.
-RI Grade 4 Operator License.
-Three to five years progressive lead and/or supervisory experience within a related environment with thorough knowledge of industry methods, techniques, principles, and practices. May require knowledge of particular specialty.
-Demonstrated leadership ability with an understanding of Human Resources / Relations principals. Knowledge of Process / Operations Management, QA/QC procedures, Safety, Environmental and Facilities / Capital Equipment Management.
-Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution, resolve conflicting priorities and to meet assignment deadlines within a team environment.
-Demonstrated ability to diagnose process problems and manage remedial action.
-Exposure to budget preparation and cost control and demonstrates the ability to forecast budget, staffing and equipment needs.
-Demonstrated effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.
-Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports.
-Strong PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database software and the ability to optimize the use of technology and systems to communicate, manage budget and to streamline processes and increase efficiency. Familiarity with maintenance, operation, regulatory reporting and cost estimating software.
-Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
-Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
-Must be able to serve 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.
-Valid Driver’s license and safe driving record.

Please see online posting. Send resumes/applications to:

humanresources@meridenct.gov

Last date to apply is April 21, 2020

The Department of Environmental Protection – MassDEP – is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, the recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, the timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources.

MassDEP seeks applicants for two positions of Environmental Engineer III (EE III). This position is assigned to work within the Bureau of Water Resources (BWR) and is located in the MassDEP Northeast Regional Office in Wilmington, MA.

Under the general supervision of an Environmental Engineer of higher grade in the Wastewater Management Section, the EE III will perform assigned duties to support permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities in the Section, and other duties, as needed, to protect and preserve the state’s water resources.

Specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Review and issue groundwater discharge and Title 5 permits, checking for consistency with established standards, criteria, regulations, and policies to protect public health and water resources;
Conduct field inspections of assigned wastewater management facilities and review monitoring reports to ensure compliance with established regulations and discharge permits;
Provide technical review and approval of moderately complex engineering reports, plans and specifications, comprehensive wastewater management plans, and stormwater management plans;
Work with MassDEP staff and regulated parties in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing enforcement agreements/actions, and subsequently tracking compliance; and
Investigate complaints, sample water resources, and perform other duties as needed to assist in implementation of the Watershed Permitting Program.
Preferred Qualification and Work Experience:
Qualified applicants must have knowledge and experience in the principles of environmental and sanitary engineering, and MassDEP wastewater regulations.
Documented experience and proficiency in principles of proper wastewater management and relevant MassDEP regulations.
Knowledge and work experience with the development or review of environmental engineering plans, wastewater management studies, and wastewater treatment plant operations.
Prior experience using Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and MassGIS.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with others.
Excellent oral, writing and communication skills.
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Driver’s License or its equivalent.

Qualifications:
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental engineering. civil engineering, sanitary engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or public health engineering and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate’s degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in environmental engineering, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, sanitary engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or public health engineering may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental engineering, civil engineering, sanitary engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or public health engineering may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Official Title: Environmental Engineer III
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Wilmington-205 B Lowell Street
Job: Engineering
Agency: Department of Environmental Protection
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Apr 9, 2020, 3:29:54 PM
Number of Openings: 2
Salary: 64,294.62 – 94,119.74 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Michelle Waters Ekanem – 617-292-5751

Bargaining Unit: 09-MOSES – Engineers/Scientists
Confidential: No

The City of Laconia, NH has an outstanding opportunity for a person with wastewater mechanical experience.
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