Under the general direction of the Senior Project Engineer, the Wastewater Maintenance Engineer provides professional engineering, operational project management, and administrative services for the Wastewater Services Maintenance Branch, and engineering support of other branches within the Wastewater Services Division.

The Wastewater Maintenance Engineer provides engineering support relating to maintenance activities associated with the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the equipment and facilities required for the City of Winnipeg’s Land Drainage, Flood Protection, Sewage Collection, and Wastewater Treatment operations.

The incumbent will provide technical/engineering support to the Supervisors, Maintenance Planners, Senior Technologists, Lead Tradespersons, Forepersons and other staff to maintain and improve the Wastewater systems maintenance and will represent the Division in Departmental projects.

As the Wastewater Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:

• Provide operational engineering support, analysis, and input related to maintenance improvements and coordinate contract administration for Wastewater Services maintenance operations.

• Manage and lead identified maintenance projects in conformance with aims, goals, policies and objectives of the organization.

• Identify and initiate facility and equipment maintenance improvements through the monitoring, research and analysis of maintenance operations and industry standards and trends.

• Provide leadership, management, and mentorship to ensure effective use of resources.

• Provide other related duties consistent with the position as required.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.

• Five years’ experience in a field related to the duties of the position.

• Experience in equipment and facility maintenance processes and procedures, including cost management, scheduling, resource management, and risk management.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to be flexible and active in developing innovative methodologies.

• Knowledge of engineering aspects of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems maintenance used in wastewater collection and treatment.

• Knowledge of materials and methods as applied to the design, construction, commissioning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of wastewater services and structures.

• Ability to review engineering reports, and applicable documentation to make recommendations.

• Organizational and project planning skills to plan, organize prioritize and coordinate work and resources with a high degree of independence.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and at times during stressful situations.

• Must possess computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, MS Office and MS Project.

• Ability to work independently under stressful situations and make timely decisions with limited information.

• Ability to influence desirable outcomes through negotiation and collaborative relationship management.

• Knowledge of project management principles.

• Ability in administrative, management and leadership functions.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions and regulations that are applicable to the position’s area of work.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

• Professional Engineer designation and eligible for registration with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, (E.G.M.).

• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver’s notice in force document upon request.