Principal Engineer Mechanical Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Job Description:

Job Information Job Title:

Principal Engineer/Mechanical Department:

Engineering Reporting Relationship:

Chief Engineer FLSA Status:

Exempt Grade:

N General Responsibilities Perform professional mechanical design and engineering for capitalconstruction and maintenance projects on motors, pumps, PRVstations, reservoirs, plants and other organization’s facilitiesand equipment; research and plan future waterworks system andfacility requirements. Perform project work, including a variety of professionalmechanical water treatment process work in designing, planning andoverseeing construction, installation, operation and maintenance ofa variety of projects, including but not limited to liquid storagestructures, bridges, piping, dams, retaining structures, pumpingstations, water treatment plants and appurtenant structures,including site and roadway layout and design. Establish designcriteria, perform design calculations and write specifications,contracts, construction management and project management. Reviewshop drawings and respond to RFIs, etc. Plan, coordinate,administer and supervise an assigned engineering area’s personneland operational activities. Responsible for the overall management of a comprehensive assetmanagement program, including updating equipment data andpredictive maintenance programs in CMMS (SAP). Develop, recommend,and implement strategies for optimizing work quality and bestpractices. Participate in the planning and budgetary process toidentify critical assets needing replacement/upgrades. Essential Job Functions Perform detailed mechanical engineering for capitalconstruction and maintenance projects on pumping stations, filterplants, storage facilities, reservoirs and other water worksfacilities and equipment; research and plan future system andfacilities mechanical requirements. Coordinate closely with thedepartments to identify, prioritize and resolve reliability andquality issues. Coordinate repair history analysis and recommendre-engineering, upgrades and replacements. Assist in repair and replacement decisions of major equipmentand in judgments of extending maintenance intervals by analyzingreliability & performance data. Review engineering specifications and design modificationproposals to improve cost and performance requirementsreliability. Develop and implement condition monitoring programs to preventpremature failure of critical equipment and systems. Ensures all plant equipment has a maintenance plan on file thatmatches the expected failure modes. Design and provide project management of various projects suchas liquid storage structures, pump stations, pressure-reducingstations, water mains and other water mechanical processimprovements. Prepare contract specifications and bid documents. Perform bid openings, prepare bid tabulation and makerecommendations for the award; review product submittals forcompliance with appropriate standards. Plan, coordinate, assign, train, review, and evaluate the workof other professionals, consulting engineers and technicalpersonnel. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with theorganization’s policies and applicable laws. Ensure allOrganizational policies and guidelines are adhered to andadministered correctly, including the HR Management Guide, EmployeeHandbook, reviewing and approving timesheets, expense reports,complying with applicable employment laws, purchasing guidelines,bid law, etc. Essential Job Functions Con’t Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and trainingemployees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraisingperformance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressingcomplaints and resolving problems. Champion, model, and administer a performance-oriented cultureby demonstrating strong leadership and people development skills.

Seek to develop and monitor key performance measurements anddevelop/support a work environment that develops, recognizes, holdsaccountable, and rewards talent to support employee engagement andmeet current and future workforce needs. Responsible for demonstrating the Organization’s Core Valuesand using performance management principles to continuously improvethe department and organization’s effectiveness, efficiency,products, and services. This includes but is not limited toparticipating in improvement teams, recommending and implementingimprovement ideas, and participating in training and otheractivities to keep current on processes, information, etc. Champion and ensure the administration of safe work practicesand operations. Maintains and protects sensitive and private information bykeeping employee records confidential in accordance with HIPAA,local, state and federal laws and regulations. Perform all work safely in accordance with established safetypolicies and procedures. Comply with all safety and healthstandards and guidelines issued by management. Perform other duties as assigned. Education Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accreditedUniversity required. Advanced degree preferred. Experience Ten (10) years of experience in mechanical process engineering,maintenance, reliability, and quality required; two (2)years in asupervisory or project team lead capacity. Expert knowledge and experience with BWW system operations,including mapping, records, worksheets, gradients, customerservice, warehousing, meters and metering, pumping stations, PRVs,DMA’s, treatment plants, storage tanks, system division valves,etc. Experience in quality programs and applications such as sixsigma, lean systems, quality assurance, and quality controlinspection. Expert knowledge and experience managingmulti-million-dollar water utility or related capital improvementand O&M cost programs. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, Project).Strong analytical, project management andcommunication skills. Supervision 2-6 employees Physical Demands Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in anydirection Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingersrather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using akeyboard Walking various distances in varying terrain 70% of thetime. Bending, stooping, climbing, etc., to accomplish surveyingtasks. Communication skills using the spoken word Ability to see within normal parameters Ability to hear within normal parameters Ability to move about significantly on construction sites,climb ladders and ladderways Ability to lift 25 pounds Work Environment Moderate noise (business office); loud noise visiting worksitesin proximity to construction work Work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold/wetweather conditions and hazardous chemicals. Field work inspecting facilities or industrial plants.

Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision Coverage:

The Birmingham Water WorksBoard (BWWB) offers full-time employees a comprehensive health carepackage, which includes a medical, dental and vision plan throughBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).

Retirement Plan:

The BWWB provides a defined benefit pensionplan. Participation is mandatory, and employees con­tribute apercentage of their gross biweekly income. The retirement incomeyou will receive from the plan will be determined by a formulabased on your years of service and final average earnings. It isimportant to note that any Social Security Benefits to which youbecome entitled are in addition to your retirement income from theplan.

Higher education assistance:

The BWWB supports the continuousdevelopment of its employees through its Education and Assis­tanceProgram. The program allows eligible full-time employees to enrollin accredited degree programs or credit hour courses acuniversities, colleges, community colleges, technical and tradesschools and receive financial assistance for tuition, required feesand books. To receive reimbursement under this program, regularfull-time employees must have successfully completed their 180-dayintroductory period when the course is submitted forpre-approval. recblid hyxusuf6digqjwmghjhsub0izg8r2x