Process Optimization Engineer (Engineer)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program -With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice- Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness- Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce- Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Project Manager Process Optimization Water & Wastewater the Process Optimization Engineer is responsible for conducting on-site investigations and recommendations to optimize advanced andconventional water treatment processes includingconducting hydraulic assessments of distributionsystems process mechanical evaluations of water pumping stations and drinking water treatment facilitiesconducting on-site diagnostic and treatability analysis including bench scale pilot and full scale levels; conduct research in partnership with internal and external groupson advanced water treatment methodologies; provide recommendations for the planning design and commissioning of water systems to meet regulatory requirements andconduct on-site and classroom training on new advance treatment methodologies and technologies.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• 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.
• 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
• 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 infrastructure
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Civil Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (.) with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in the approvals design construction and operating processes of municipal water and wastewater collection distribution and treatment systems including project management experience.
• 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.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication innovation teamwork and collaboration and personal ownership.
• Demonstrated report writing and project management skills to meet program objectives and work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to coordinate project teams; ability to work effectively independently and cooperatively within a team environment.