The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) is seeking versatile, dynamic, and proactive candidates for an environmental analyst to work closely with the Hudson River Estuary Program (HREP) and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (HR NERR) including project and contract management and supervision of NEIWPCC staff located in New York State. The incumbent will manage the quality assurance workgroup and serve as the official point of contact for all QA matters, including QA training, and coordinates QA-related activities with EPA and other state and federal agencies on behalf of NEIWPCC. Incumbent will assist the Division Director in developing and implementing plans and goals for the department.

The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in environmental science, natural science, public health, earth science, biology, chemistry, or related field. Must have knowledge of and experience with aspects of water quality and watershed management and quality assurance plans and programs. Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills, as well as comfort working in a very collaborative environment required. Knowledge of budget preparation, grants writing and contract management preferred.

Refer to www.neiwpcc.org for full position description. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample by July 20, 2018 to jobs@neiwpcc.org. Please reference 18-Lowell-011 in the email subject line. No phone calls please.

https://jobs.unifirst.com/job/dorchester/wastewater-maintenance-technician-i/7729/8393699

Are you searching for a long-term career position with a strong company offering a solid track record of success?  If you have the qualities necessary to become a UniFirst team partner, and the technical skill-set to succeed, then this is an opportunity for you to join our growing Fortune 500 Company!

Job Responsibilities:
Summary –  The candidate must hold a current State Wastewater Treatment credential which meets the minimum wastewater operator requirement in the State or Municipality this job is posted in – or possess the ability to obtain license within one year of employment.

This role requires the candidate to operate and maintain the pre-treatment system to ensure the wastewater discharged to the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) meets Industrial Discharge Permit limits.   The candidate for this position must have the knowledge and skill sets to perform corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance on mechanical equipment and instrumentation / control systems to ensure the safe, efficient, reliable, and compliant operation of the wastewater pre-treatment system, following UniFirst guidelines and Best Management Practices.

In addition to the job requirements described above, this role will repair, maintain, install, and troubleshoot industrial equipment, systems, and components; including but not limited to: large capacity washers and dryers, pneumatic and steam systems, conveyor systems, and boilers.   The candidate will perform preventive / predictive maintenance, address safety issues, and perform indoor and outdoor facility and equipment repair.

Job Details:
Uses common tools including but not limited to: hand and power tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.

Ensures safe operation of machinery, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems equipment and components; following blueprints and schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.

Troubleshoots sources of equipment problems.

May be required to perform boiler chemical testing; records result in log books; and makes necessary chemistry adjustments.

May be required to perform daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and makes necessary repairs.

Records and analyzes meter readings of utilities in logs and takes corrective actions where appropriate.

Performs daily and weekly location and systems safety checks and follows up to address concerns.

Inspects motors and belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, and performs other maintenance actions while following maintenance procedures.

Performs various welding activities including MIG, TIG, ARC, cutting, and brazing.

Inspects, cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of location equipment per work procedures or technical manual.

Utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background preferred.
Equipment Maintenance Knowledge – Minimum of 6 months’ work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment required. Applicable military experience will be considered.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics required.
Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English required.
Basic computer and Microsoft office skills required.
Experience using Hand & Power tools required.
Lockout/Tagout experience required.
UniFirst is one of North America’s largest workwear and textile service companies, providing managed uniform, protective clothing, and custom corporate image apparel programs to businesses in diverse industries.  Our Core Values of Customer Focus, Respect for Others, and Commitment to Quality are what has made UniFirst successful since 1936.

Join the team that puts customers and your future first – UniFirst.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package of over 50 items with the following benefits highlighted:

401K with Company match
Profit Sharing
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Programs
Vacation
Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Direct Payroll Deposit
Tuition Reimbursement
30% Employee Discount on UniFirst products
Employee Referral Program

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

The Portland Water District is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with experience in SCADA, control systems, automation and radio telemetry engineering services in a water and wastewater environment. This position will be responsible for project scoping and budget development, professional and construction services contract procurement and management, and program management of the District’s instrumentation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in design, development, oversight, configuration, programming and maintenance of automation and controls systems involving SCADA systems and associated HMIs. Must be familiar with tagging conventions, data logging and reporting. This position will be responsible for all aspects of a project including design, programming, simulation and testing, start-up and maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of accomplishment in project management including the ability to develop and implement standard engineering practices, work as part of a project delivery team and ensure detailed record documentation upon project completion. A BS in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering is desired. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position is desirable.

To apply, or view the detailed job description, please visit our website at www.pwd.org.  Please submit an application, with an attached resume and cover letter with salary requirements.  The posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

https://www.pwd.org/sr-project-engineer-scada

Benefits
To learn more about PWD, and it’s environmental commitment, or to view a detailed job description, please visit our Website at www.pwd.org. PWD is an eoe, offering competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefit package.

POSITION:  Wastewater Electrician/Instrumentation/Mechanic

HOURS OF WORK:  Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)

SALARY:                   $23.55 – $31.08 per hour                                    (According to contractual salary schedule)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITITES:

Performs and/or supervises work involved in the maintenance, repair, replacement, installation, testing, adjustment and troubleshooting circuits and components, power generating equipment, electrical wiring and equipment, instrumentation employed in the operation of wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and related facilities.  Full job description available online.

APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:

http://ci.haverhill.ma.us/departments/human_resources/job_opportunities.php

The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is considering a Construction Manager position at the Commission’s Bondi’s Island location in Agawam, MA. Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing Commission construction projects and managing assigned staff.

The Construction Manager is a responsible position where the individual actively participates in the day-to-day operations of SWSC Engineering and Technical Services Department by overseeing Commission construction projects and managing construction engineers, inspectors and other Commission Staff as assigned. The Construction Manager will report to the Chief Engineer.  The position requires a strategic thinker and strong leader, but primarily constitutes civil and environmental construction management and inspection duties as well as general office responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Construction Inspectors Department
• Manages staff and work assignments; responsible for group productivity and accountability
• Develops and manages budgets and maintains compliance with procurement laws, policies and procedures
• Oversee large water and sewer infrastructure projects of various sizes: this work may include construction supervision, project management, design review, infrastructure installation and rehabilitation, on-site inspection and public services.
• Respond to questions, requests for information and complaints from customers, property owners, contractors, engineers and other City Department personnel.
• Assist with leak detection, distribution main flushing, transmission and distribution valve rehabilitation, service and replacement.
• Perform design reviews.
• Perform review of proposals, specifications, drawings and other contract documents.
• Perform and coordinate general office functions including word processing, document preparation, photo copying, filing, archiving, library organizing, report preparation etc.
• Perform and coordinate water, wastewater and pump station construction inspections.
• Perform and coordinate water, wastewater and storm water testing and sampling.
• Assist with engineering computer applications including Project Management, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Hydraulic modeling, and GIS.
• Perform cost estimating, project scheduling, and progress report preparation.
• Attend and participate in Public Meetings and regular Commission Meetings.
• Assess compliance with specifications and plans and determine acceptability of finished work.
• Other work as assigned by the Chief Engineer or Executive Director.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:   The abilities and experience required include but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to and experience to oversee and mentor a construction engineering and inspection staff
• Ability and experience to supervise large (multimillion dollar) civil construction projects
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering plans, shop drawings and specifications
• Ability to review payment requests, invoices, requests for information, lab data, inspection and test reports
• Ability and experience to supervise contractors, solve problems in the field, and minimize change orders
• Ability to generate accurate project reports, work schedules and cost estimates
• Ability to perform on-site resident inspection services and resolve conflicts with contractors

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Must be a high school graduate, four year degree from an accredited math, science, engineering or environmental planning program is preferred.
• Minimum of (10) ten years’ experience with the construction and inspection of water and wastewater construction projects, including supervision of staff.
• Experience managing staff and coordinating activities
• Experience in the principles and practices of construction supervision as applied to water and wastewater engineering and construction focused on hydraulics of water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, and storm water systems is preferred.
• Experience in the use of a personal computer and associated software and programs for engineering analyses, database management, document preparation, and general information management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
• Must obtain and maintain a Grade II Distribution Operator in Training (OIT) License within (2) two years of employment and a Collection Systems Operator Certificate Grade II within (2) years of employment

Interested candidates will submit a cover letter and resume describing your interest and qualifications for the position, along with salary requirements, highlighting relevant work experience. All materials should be emailed to stephanie.douglass@waterandsewer.org

The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is an AA/EOE.

The Town of West Warwick, Rhode Island seeks an experienced Superintendent of Wastewater to provide overall management of a 10.5 million gallon per day wastewater treatment facility, 9 lift stations, 110 miles of sewer collection lines, and all other equipment and property.  All applicants must possess a RI Grade IV license and submit satisfactory evidence of said license and must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.  The position requires excellent public relation skills, experience with process control software, prepares O & M and Capital Budgets; attend meetings with Sewer Commission and Sewer Appeals Board.

Salary range of $85,000 – $95,000 DOQ.

Send a cover letter and resume to the Human Resource Department, Town of West Warwick, 1170 Main Street, West Warwick, RI  02893, Attn: K. Cioffi or email  kcioffi@westwarwickri.org

Open till filled.

The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is considering a Deputy Director of Field Services position at the Commission’s Joseph J. Superneau Operations Center. Under the direction of the Director of Field Services, the Deputy Director of Field Services is responsible for technical and administrative work in directing the water distribution field service activities of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.  Work involves responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating all field activities of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission concerning water distribution system and service connections within the City of Springfield and the Town of Ludlow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Field Services Division.
• Plans, assigns, supervise and review, directly or through subordinates the work of all water distribution field services personnel; works in conjunction with the Director of Field Services to insure labor relations contract compliance including the CBA progressive discipline policy.
• Respond to questions, requests for information and complaints from customers, property owners, contractors, engineers and other City Department personnel;
• Performs various design reviews; performs and/or reviews surveys and layouts for piping projects; assist with generation of proposals, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, change orders, drawings, record sketches, location ties, hydrant logs, service cards and other contract documents;
• Prepares preliminary estimates for the Field Services Division budget in conjunction with other managers in the Division; develops and implements capital improvement plans;  assists the Safety Manager with the implementation of safety, security, emergency response and vulnerability assessments plans for the distribution system;
• Confers with engineering and technical personnel concerning estimates and work in progress; formulates procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of vehicles and equipment;
• Responsible for operations, directly or through subordinates, of field activities such as surveys, water quality sampling and construction oversight, including private contractors.
• Directs and supervises the installation, testing, repairs and maintenance of Automatic Meter Reading Meters (AMR); directs and supervises the installation, testing, and repair of fire hydrants, water mains, gate valves, man holes, meter pits and connections; makes regular rounds of the water distribution system and work in progress to inspect conditions, insure compliance with established policies and guidelines, procedures and practices and provides technical advice to subordinates.
• Assists with the organization and day to day documentation of the Commission Flushing program performed by the Water Quality Group.
• Must become familiar with the Commission’s DEP approved Cross Connection Control Program. Works closely with the Cross Connection Control Department to help organize and document all CCC Inspections.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Associates degree in engineering or a related field including or supplemented by training in a specialized trade (experience may be substituted for education).

Ten (10) years’ experience working in the construction, maintenance and repair of a municipal water distribution and sewer collection system, including five (5) years of supervisory experience over numerous employees and water and sewer construction projects.

Ability to use a personal computer and associated software and programs for engineering analyses, scheduling, database management, document preparation, and general information management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

• Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
• Must obtain and maintain a full Grade IV Distribution Operators License within (3) years of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain a collection system license or certificate within (3) three years of employment.
• Grade I treatment license is desirable.

Interested candidates will submit a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position and a resume highlighting relevant work experience. All materials should be merged into a single pdf document and emailed to stephanie.douglass@waterandsewer.org

The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is an AA/EOE.

The Town of Hull is recruiting for the position of Assistant Director of Wastewater Operations, reporting to the Director of Wastewater Operations.  This position is responsible for professional, managerial, administrative and technical work, in developing, directing and overseeing engineering and construction projects, responding to sewer system matters, overseeing field activities, and other such duties as required by the Department.

See the job description on the Town’s website at www.town.hull.ma.us and job requirements.  Starting salary DOQ.

Resume and cover letter by July 5, 2018 to:

Town Manager

253 Atlantic Ave.

Hull, MA 02045

The Town of Hull is an EOE.

Since 1899 Weston & Sampson has been providing municipalities, public agencies, and private sector clients with cost-effective and innovative solutions for their infrastructure, utility, and environmental engineering challenges throughout the eastern United States.

Our Wastewater Project Engineers and Project Managers:

• Supervise and lead project teams in the conduct of engineering reports, studies, and designs, utilizing recognized industry standards and regulatory-compliant approaches.
• Supervise and lead project teams in the field evaluation and assessment of existing facilities, including collections systems, pumping stations and treatment plants.
• Provide hands-on leadership working side by side with out engineering staff to complete challenging engineering and construction projects.
• Assess opportunities and define project scope, schedule, and fee, as well as determine work procedures and staffing, and sub-consultant assignments.
• Support the procurement of construction services, including support and evaluation of public bidding, contract execution, and construction administration.
• Supervise, train and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Pursue new work opportunities through established client relationship, market sector awareness, and competitive pursuits, including participation in proposal development and interviews/presentations.
• Participate in professional organization and technical committees.

This position is open to ALL Locations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering or similar engineering degree. Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• 8 to 16 years of relevant experience working with municipal clients in engineering or project management roles, including:
  • Evaluation, study and design of municipal wastewater facilities and conveyance infrastructure, with a high degree of treatment process understanding and experience, especially related to activated sludge configurations (suspended and attached growth), nutrient removal, industrial processing, and all related side-stream and support processes.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of Federal and State regulations, including discharge permitting for facilities, and typical funding sources related to the industry.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and clients, along with the associated administrative, budgetary, and financial tracking/profitability aspects of projects.
• Highly effective with written and verbal communication of project plans and presentations
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, team leadership, and mentoring.
• Possessing high ethical standards, committee to producing high quality work, with a commitment to teamwork, respect and integrity.

At Weston & Sampson we treat our staff with the highest degree of professional respect and encourage them to grow and achieve.  We provide a comfortable working environment along with state-of-the-art tools and equipment.  Our mid-size helps to foster a friendly corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package: including health, dental and vision; paid holidays and vacation; 401K plan with employer match.  Also, each year, when profitable, Weston & Sampson makes contributions to the ESOP to continue to expand our tradition of employee ownership.  The ESOP allows us to continue as a generational company, maintaining control of our own destiny.  We all have a stake in our continued success!

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.