Mgr Environ Engrg & WW Ops (Fort Worth,TX)

BNSF Railway•Fort Worth, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Environmental Engineering & Wastewater Operations provides leadership and oversight for BNSF’s industrial wastewater systems operations and maintenance program. The role leads the south territory, including Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama, and coordinates contract operators, wastewater treatment plants, oil-water separators, lift stations, lagoons, consultants, and contractors. The position is located at BNSF’s headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, and reports to the Director of Environmental Engineering. This first-line management role provides strategic leadership and day-to-day performance monitoring for the wastewater program, including operational support, asset management, technology systems, safety, compliance, permitting, and project delivery. The manager supervises and supports staff, consultants, contractors, and field engineers and technicians. The role also supports other Environmental Engineering programs and advances sustainability, pollution prevention, value engineering, and BNSF’s Best Way processes. The position requires travel 50% of the time and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary. Relocation assistance may be offered. The anticipated start date is December 2026–January 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or comparable Engineering.
2–3 years of experience in program and/or project management.
Ability to lead and manage contract providers and operators systemwide.
Strong commitment to safety in all aspects of business operations.
Superior verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
Self-starter with drive, initiative, and a focus on success.
Ability to relate well to others and build strong relationships.
Demonstrated successful program and/or project management, including strategic leadership and management of project scope, schedule, and budget.
Knowledge of relevant computer technologies, such as AutoCAD, Visio, MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook Email/Calendar, SharePoint, and other BNSF or external technology systems.
Willingness to travel 50% of the time and work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Credentials such as Project Management Certification, E.I.T., or P.E. registration, along with experience and professional association involvement that distinguish the candidate.
Experience with ISO management systems, such as ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, and environmental management information systems such as Enablon.
Knowledge of industrial wastewater operations, systems, and equipment, including intake and collection structures or conveyances, lift stations, oil-water separators, chemical feed systems, primary clarification, storage tanks, dissolved air flotation systems, effluent collection, conveyance and sampling systems, sludge handling, belt or tube oil skimmers, pumps, aerators, process instrumentation, and industrial control systems/SCADA.
Knowledge of laboratory water-quality assurance practices and related Standard Methods.
Familiarity with laboratory water compliance testing procedures such as BOD, COD, TSS, O&G, and nutrient-level testing, as well as sampling devices.

Responsibilities

Lead safety, compliance, leadership, and performance expectations for BNSF’s wastewater program.
Oversee safe and effective wastewater operations and maintenance, including troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and applicable safety programs and requirements.
Coach, develop, and guide the wastewater program while promoting a value-driven culture and setting performance expectations.
Manage wastewater permitting, ordinances, renewals, regulatory requirements, deadlines, permit reviews, laboratory quality assurance, compliance monitoring, inspections, notifications, exceedances, and violations.
Track operational performance, compliance, and system maintenance using technology to improve efficiency, reduce risk and cost, and increase sustainability.
Manage and coordinate wastewater operations and maintenance projects, as well as support capital, tanks, pipelines, industrial control systems, and technology projects for other Environmental Engineering programs.
Lead Best Management Practices, sustainable operations, and the Best Way Program.
Lead provider project managers and operators in relation to annual performance objectives and reviews; conduct annual provider performance reviews.
Develop project scopes of work and requests for proposals; select and work with consultants on plans, scopes, drawings, specifications, guidelines, and requirements.
Support capital prioritization, assessment, investigation, design, and construction, including securing approvals from BNSF colleagues and regulatory agencies.
Provide value engineering expertise based on wastewater system operations and maintenance; review plans, specifications, and submittals for construction and upgrade projects.
Participate in bid walks and contractor selection; manage bid processes and select engineers and contractors.
Lead projects with a focus on safety, cost effectiveness, value, sustainability, and infrastructure improvement.
Coordinate and collaborate with BNSF departments including Mechanical, Engineering, Transportation, Labor Relations, Legal, Environmental, Sourcing, and Finance.
Provide technical guidance on wastewater operations and maintenance; coordinate with the other Environmental Engineering and Wastewater Operations Managers on systemwide operations.
Request and coordinate information about wastewater system safety, maintenance, inspections, cleaning, sampling, calibration, and chemical addition; contact equipment manufacturers for product information and technical assistance.
Conduct an annual operator summit and regular weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings to develop operators, clarify expectations, build relationships, and support sustainable operations.
Determine the wastewater program budget; analyze project financial status and advise the Director of program status and potential problems.
Review purchase requests, requisitions, orders, and invoices; verify work performed, approve invoices, apply charges to purchase orders, monitor payments, and resolve purchasing and invoice issues.
Monitor availability of program funds across wastewater system areas.
Oversee wastewater operations and maintenance progress, issue resolution, and documentation; develop and manage schedules for inspections, cleaning, and maintenance.
Use, develop, and implement SharePoint, project dashboards, Power BI, Tableau, and other technology to support business needs and improvements.