Plant Engineer

Overview

Join to apply for the Plant Engineer role at Solano County . Under limited supervision, provides professional engineering support to all treatment plant construction, maintenance and operations. Oversees bio-solids dryer facility operations and performs related professional and technical work as required. Reports to the Plant Director.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contract drawings and specifications for plant construction and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and engineering standards.
• Inspects and surveys all construction projects in progress and at completion for compliance.
• Researches and recommends new products for use in plant construction, maintenance and operations.
• Oversees bio-solids drying facility operations, troubleshoots problems and assists in obtaining parts as needed, maintains dryer production records.
• Assists plant operators, laboratory personnel and maintenance personnel in resolving technical and operational problems as required.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints regarding engineering functions. Responds to information requests from Palmetto Underground Protective Services (PUPS) regarding sewer line locations.
• Performs general administrative / clerical duties as required, including preparing reports and records, creating forms for record keeping, entering and retrieving computer data, attending meetings, filing documents, approving time sheets, etc.
• Attends seminars, schools and conferences and reads technical journals to stay abreast of new developments in the wastewater operations field.
• Receives and reviews various records and reports including laboratory reports, maintenance records and operations logs, construction specifications, product specifications, safety sheets, etc.
• Maintains all architectural drawings for the property, including the physical plant buildings and sewer trunk lines and ensures surveying when necessary for updating.
• Reporting to this position are four bio-solids Dryer System Operators.

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