Program Manager, DMS Plant Maintenance - (26-WS-811000-036)

DC Water and Sewer Authority•Washington, DC

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a "contract" between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager. At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day-exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner. The Program Manager, DMS Plant Maintenance, manages the implementation of the following programs or activities for the Department of Maintenance Services: Wastewater treatment equipment and process unit maintenance, asset reliability, and asset management. Ensures the application of standard operating procedures (SOPs), standard safety procedures, and reliable and efficient maintenance of equipment and unit processes. Reviews job plans, schedules, goals, and priorities; collaborates with staff to correct deficiencies; and recommend corrective actions.

Requirements

Five (5) years of progressive experience in project management or management in a wastewater treatment operations environment.
Extensive process equipment maintenance knowledge, including wastewater systems and ability to recommend and implement strategies to enhance quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
Experience providing technical support and guidance in troubleshooting equipment and system issues, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient operations.
Experience in coordinating complex and multi-trade maintenance activities, including managing contractors and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering field from an accredited college or university or High School Diploma with fifteen (15) years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; knowledge of how processes and equipment are supposed to function.
Excellent human relations and communication skills, including listening, reading, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret reports and process data, evaluate options, and recommend adjustments to processes as needed throughout the plant. Ability to use engineering drawings and documents. Ability to prepare technical reports.
Ability to organize, prioritize, schedule, direct, complete, and follow-up on work activities so that activities are completed within time and budget constraints.
Knowledge of applicable regulations, such as EPA and OSHA requirements.
Utilizes a personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e., CMMS (Maximo), word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.).
Must acquire within 12 months and maintain current certification from Association of Maintenance Professionals (AMP) as Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) or from the Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) as Certified Maintenance Reliability professional (CMRP) or equivalent certification.
English

Responsibilities

Ensures that the Department has adequate amount of critical equipment in service or on standby to meet EPA and other regulatory requirements.
Monitors and implement procedures for maintenance of plant equipment and systems to optimize performance, improve efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Provides technical support and guidance in troubleshooting equipment and system problems.
Develops and maintains a training programs for safety, precision maintenance, and reliability in accordance with DC Water's policies and best practices.
Coordinates and tracks predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance and ensure that maintenance activities: focus on Plant's priorities and asset reliability best practices.
Develops and implements an O&M Quality Assurance Program to prolong useful life of wastewater process equipment and systems in accordance with the Authorities asset management program.
Serves as a liaison in communicating needs with the operations, process engineering, construction managers, contractors, and equipment vendors at Blue Plains AWTP.
Coordinates complex and multi-trade maintenance activities including contractors and safety elements.
Identifies type and scope of work and develops work specifications, interfaces with vendors, contractors, and consultants to direct, coordinate, inspect and accept work; identifies and resolves problems associated with contract work; recommends modifications to contract scope of work and/or enforcement of contract language.
Performs field inspections of maintenance activities and observe performance tests.
Develops Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), train O&M staff, and monitor for new and existing systems.
Ensures PM schedules and job plans are in place for new and existing equipment.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Supervisor.