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Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the execution of Material Capital Repair and Replacement (MCRR) projects. Works closely with plant and conveyance Operations & Maintenance (O&M) personnel to define project needs, develops bid plans/specifications, and oversees Contractor work. Teams with Capital Project Coordinator Manager to schedule work flow. Interfaces with client to ensure necessary processes/procedures are followed related to MCRR work, and customer expectations are being met.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works closely with O&M planners and supervisors to define MCRR projects. Develops MCRR project request reports under the guidance of the Capital Project Manager for submittal to Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Contract Compliance Office (CCO).
• Analyzes Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) data to support MCRR project development.
• Ability to understand and use reference materials (manuals, schematics, etc.).
• Closely interfaces with Capital Project CoordinatorManager to schedule work flow and coordinate assigned work.
• Prepares technical scope for public bid packages.
• Closely works with procurement to assemble complete bid package and review with MMSD CCO.
• For MCRR projects which require public bidding, attends prebid meeting, records prebid questions, and reviews bids.
• Oversees Contractor work on MCRR projects to ensure compliance with specifications, tracks progress, and confirms project completion. Responsible for prompt identification and MMSD CCO notification of scope changes. Documents work through photographs and other written communications.
• Builds and maintains a relationship with MMSD CCO representative to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Proactively manages Contractors to ensure compliance with on-site safety requirements including training.
• Provides monthly status of assigned MCRR projects to Capital Project Coordinator for departmental reporting.
• Completes required company training including safety topics.
• Participates in annual performance management program.
• Performs other projects/tasks/duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Spends approximately 50% in office environment and 50% in field environment.

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction or related field.
• 2-5 years of related experience. 
• In addition, 1-3 years of experience using a CMMS system is preferred. 
• Experience in Water/ Wastewater is highly preferred. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database and project management software (Google and Microsoft products).
• Demonstrated effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in team environment.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training.
• Confined space training certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Field work requires frequent visits to MCRR project locations at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility, South Shore Water Reclamation Facility, or Conveyance Facilities, that could include heights, below ground, or confined space entry.

Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.