Process Engineer (Wastewater)
Easy Skill
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides training and technical and analytical advice to internal and external stakeholders on the physical, biological, and chemical processes to maximize wastewater process operation efficiency and meet permit requirements; monitors and analyzes process lab data, operator reports, lab reports, and energy and chemical usage data.
- Conducts analyses of conveyance and influent pump station flow reports to characterize conveyance system performance under normal and emergency conditions; advises on metering and instrumentation equipment needs; and interacts with technology and operations.
- Manages the development of complex engineering projects; develops schedules; prepares budgets; and scopes projects. Manages the development and implementation of large-scale planning and modeling efforts; serves as engineering liaison with other district sections, departments, and outside agencies.
- Troubleshoots and/or reviews wastewater treatment processes and facility designs; evaluates, initiates, and revises process technologies; performs initial data gathering, analysis of the existing systems, initial process design, develops and conducts small and large pilot scale testing, plan reviews, startup troubleshooting, and long-term optimization.
- Conducts technical wastewater process research; networks and collaborates with peer technologists to exchange knowledge.
- Oversees and/or supervises the selection and management of engineering consultant contractors; coordinates work with project stakeholders, government agencies, other district sections, contractors, and consultants.
- Analyzes new or proposed legislation or regulations to determine their impact on program operations or ability to achieve permit compliance. 8. Performs data control activities; proofreads and reviews process data reports to ensure accuracy of data entered; balances values and makes necessary corrections or adjustments.
- Serves as a resource to other district staff, external stakeholders, and consultants regarding the wastewater treatment plant processes.