What You Can Expect

As the ENGIE Water Treatment Operations and Maintenance Manager at the University of Iowa you will be responsible for managerial and technical oversight of the University’s drinking water treatment plants and High-Quality Water team.  The Main Campus Water plant is primarily a surface water treatment plant with supplemental well-water supplies available. The Oakdale Water plant is a well-water plant. Leads and oversees all plant operations and maintenance. Responsible for determining treatment methods and technologies to support customer needs according to the Concession Agreement and in compliance with safety and environmental standards.  Responsible for driving continuous improvements in safety, compliance programs and documentation. Reports to the Director of Energy Delivery.

You will:

• Develop and implement water treatment methods and technologies to provide water quality meeting all standards
• Direct Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities of Water Plant and High Quality to achieve water quality and service reliability standards required by campus customers
• Be responsible with team for hiring, training, and assignment of all operation and maintenance personnel
• Support full compliance with corporate safety program and promote safety culture
• Develop maintenance and propose capital projects to improve the operability and reliability of the water plant by extending equipment life or making plant improvements
• With team, provide technical review and oversight of capital projects within the Water Plant and High-Quality Water operations
• Direct robust maintenance management programs focused on preventive and predictive maintenance utilizing the full capabilities of our CMMS system
• Maintain compliance, including thorough documentation, with all Safe Drinking Water Act and other environmental regulatory requirements. including but not limited to the University of Iowa, US Environmental Protection Agency and Iowa Department of Natural Resources
• Be responsible for staff hiring, training and development, including overseeing the important university intern development program for student Water Plant Operator.
• Implements corporate policies, procedures and directives.
• Carries out other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related scientific program, or
• A minimum 10 years’ experience in water treatment plant operations, preferably with operation of a surface water treatment plant with production capacity greater than 2 MGD

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basis
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license//will drive company vehicle
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• This position consists of 15% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
• Direct experience managing staff performance and development
• Experience and proven commitment to implementation of robust maintenance management practices
• Practical experience meeting safety and environmental compliance requirements for utility operations
• Subject to 24-hour emergency call

Compensation

Salary Range: $102,000 – $156,400 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System.  As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus. 

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.