Canton Facilities Engineer

salary range: $77,228.00 - $ (+10 - $20/hour in benefits)

employment at the city of canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.

applicants must apply at . Applicantsmustsubmit a copy of a valid driver's license or other photo  with their application and any other pertinent documentation.

this is an open examination. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a u. S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a g.e.d. And be at least 18 years of age.
general statement of duties:
this is a responsible, professional, and managerial position. An employee in this classification performs professional work of an engineering nature in assisting in the operation of the city of canton water reclamation facility (wrf). The facilities engineer - water reclamation facility reports directly to the wrf superintendent.

this position includes professional engineering work directly involving public health and safety through appropriate wastewater treatment techniques. It requires thorough familiarity and application of sound engineering and surveying principles and practices. The exercise of technical judgment on numerous important details and selection of sound engineering procedures should be followed at all times. The work is performed in accordance with established state laws, city codes, recommended standards for wastewater facilities (ten-states standards), and environmental protection agency rules and regulations.

The position will require thorough knowledge of the above stated standards and accepted practices as they apply to the work being conducted. The engineer shall develop a good working relationship with ohio epa, and expect to be actively involved in the ohio water environment association and related professional organizations. There is an expectation that the individual will obtain an oepa class iv wastewater operator certificate when eligible.

the individual has the primary responsibility for directing and participating in planning, design and construction of all facility projects. These projects may include, but are not limited to, those dealing with wastewater treatment operation, maintenance and all supporting functions necessary for the proper operation of the facility. The position involves assisting the wrf superintendent in developing and monitoring the department budget, rate studies, and may include handling confidential materials.

The individual should expect to be involved in
all aspects of work under the authority of the wrf superintendent. The facilities engineer will be the technical liaison between the department and outside entities in regards to engineering projects. This individual must also work cooperatively with other city service departments for the betterment of the whole.


description of work:
the facilities engineer is responsible for assisting the wrf superintendent in developing, coordinating, evaluating, managing, and encouraging the implementation of various programs for the wrf.

responsible for assisting the wrf superintendent in planning, design and construction of departmental projects including preparation of preliminary engineering reports, detailed construction plans, specifications, construction management, etc.

responsible for all aspects of creating, directing and managing various departmental projects such as: plant process control and optimization; energy use optimization; asset management, preventative maintenance including a thorough knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, hydraulics, controls, and piping; budgeting; establishing and reviewing requests for professional engineering qualifications; staff training programs, engineering drawings, etc.

establishes criteria for design and construction of departmental projects. Coordinates projects with other city departments and public and private agencies.

schedules and supervises departmental construction projects. Reviews with others as necessary the project plans, construction specifications, materials testing requirements, safety standards, shop…