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Under close supervision of the Supervisor, Transmission System Operations, supports partial transmission system shutdowns. Supports realignment of pressure zone boundaries as required to facilitate construction, meet operational objectives or respond to emergencies. Assists in performing a variety of skilled mechanical duties required in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water transmission and distribution facilities and equipment including system valves, water storage tanks, and control valves. Examples of Duties: Performs a variety of skilled duties required in the operation and maintenance of a large water system by: Assisting with water system shutdowns for system maintenance, connection of new or replacement transmission mains, and system repairs. Assisting with field operations of the water system, to include shutting down and restoring portions of the water system to: Support construction of new water mains. Support distribution system maintenance....

Function: Under limited supervision of the Chief Utilities Engineer, supervises, oversees, and coordinates the work and activities of the watermain design team engaged in the design of public water supply facilities. Responsibilities: Supervises, oversees, and coordinates the work and activities of the survey and engineering staff in the design of Distribution Sustainability System (DSS) program and other watermain installation projects by: Developing the program scope and execution plan annually through a collaborative project selection process. Scheduling projects and establishing workload priorities. Providing oversight of survey and design activities for the DSS program, including preparation of construction documents, permit applications, easement documents, cost estimates for Capital Improvement Project budget, appropriations, and expenditures. Coordinating, tracking, and overseeing efforts to obtain various easements, permits, and approvals. Reviewing...

Under limited supervision of the Manager, Water Production, this position serves as the support engineer at a large water treatment facility. Responsibilities include assisting in the management of the treatment facility including items such as monitoring, analyzing and implementing modifications to the operations of the facility, performing engineering work related to the modification or design of existing or new facilities, interfacing with various inter- and intra-divisional employees and groups as well as external individuals, groups and companies, acting as a Production Division liaison for inter-divisional projects and responsibilities, training, supervising, and coordinating the work of Fairfax Water personnel as necessary. Performs Acting Plant Manager duties as required. Directs and administers the normal operations of a water treatment facility by: Compiling and interpreting plant and operational data and developing solutions for operational issues. Monitoring...

Drafting Technician Status:  Full-Time Job Summary: The Drafting Technician will be responsible for working directly with Engineers to provide any required support. The person in this role will perform computer aided drafting (CAD) and design assignments of proposed engineering and operations related projects, tracks and maintains the records related to those assignments, and carries out general office functions for Engineering. Duties/Responsibilities: Design and build models Apprentice under Engineer to learn the design Ensure equipment is organized and well maintained Read and markup print and work close with Engineering Maintain and organize product samples Provide troubleshooting support as needed for Engineering Utilize latest design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plans and designs other necessary and related systems and structures Perform analysis and calculations according to project requirements...

Position Information Supervisor: Job Family: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)  Science and Research    Job Location: Varies     Career Stream/Level: Professional/P4   Position Summary Department: Operations  Sub Family: Process Engineering FLSA Status: Exempt Grade:  12   Position Summary Under broad guidance, the Process Engineer (PE) is responsible for serving as a technical resource for the CTO as Process Engineer for the treatment plants. The PE consults with Process Superintendents, other  Process Engineers, and the HRSD’s Water Technology and Research Department to manage treatment operations and water technology innovation efforts.  The PE is also responsible for conducting engineering design and analysis and for providing engineering input to upgrade and improvement projects implemented at HRSD’s treatment plants.   Education Requirements • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)...

Under the general supervision of the Director, Transmission and Distribution, ensures the timely and effective operation and maintenance of the distribution system of a large, complex water system including repair of water mains generally 12 inches and diameter and smaller; maintenance or replacement of hydrants and system valves; and installation of new service lines. Also manages the Fleet Services function. Responsibilities: Leads, manages, and optimizes the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system by: Overseeing, guiding, and evaluating the daily activities of the Distribution Maintenance and Fleet Services sections. Building relationships and maintaining regular contact with staff located at other facilities. Establishing standard procedures and performance targets for the annual distribution system flushing, hydrant flow testing, valve exercising, and hydrant painting programs and leak detection activities. Analyzing administrative and...

Function: Under limited supervision of the Manager, Transmission, monitors and controls the operation of a complex water transmission and distribution system, by means of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. Responsibilities: Monitors and controls the operation of the water transmission and distribution system by: o Utilizing the SCADA system to monitor, analyze, and respond to system conditions. o Remotely operating pumps, storage facilities, control valves and other equipment as required. o Monitoring operational set points and alarms. o Monitoring water quality parameters. o Identifying water demands and establishing energy-efficient pumping strategies and schedules to meet them. o Interacting with water treatment plant operators regarding current and anticipated water demands. o Analyzing and troubleshooting system problems. o Exercising independent judgment, initiative, and action within established operational parameters. o Responding to...