Process Optimization Engineer (Engineer)

• POSITION PURPOSE Reporting to the Project Manager, Process Optimization & Analytics, this position is responsible for conducting on-site investigations and recommendations to optimize advanced and conventional water or wastewater treatment processes including numerical and computerized modelling;
• conducting on-site diagnostic and treatability analysis including bench scale, pilot and full scale levels; conduct research in partnership on advanced water or wastewater treatment methodologies;
• provide recommendations for the planning, design and commissioning of waste or drinking water systems to meet regulatory requirements and ISO standards;

conduct on-site and classroom training on new advance treatment methodologies and technologies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews benchmarking data and tracks plant and system operational parameters to trouble shoot and monitor treatment systems performance.
• Provides advice and recommendations to implement new equipment, need procedures or process modifications as requested by management.
• Conducts bench scale, pilot scale and full scale testing of various optimization strategies.
• Ensures quality assurance activities to monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts with the Branch.
• Assists in the development and management of standard operating procedures, operations manuals, methods and policies related to quality management system requirements.
• Monitors and ensures appropriate use of asset management standards for infrastructure.
• Develops and supports research and innovation partnership with academic and research agencies.
• Oversees engineering and asset management consultants and manages feasibility / functional studies and projects for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Co-ordinates, leads and provides guidance on project teams.
• Liaises with and proactively develops relationships with Operators, internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, to facilitate the delivery of services and resolve environmental issues.
• Liaises with MECP and other regulatory agencies regarding compliance and reporting requirements.
• Coordinates trials of new technology for use in water and wastewater facilities.
• Participates on external technical or professional committees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer ( with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of municipal water, wastewater treatment, collection and distribution system management and operations techniques, as well as complex hydraulic systems including pumping, piping, valving, etc.
• Understanding of budgeting process, strategic planning, program development and implementation techniques.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations in a timely and efficient manner, as required.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, as required.
30+ days ago