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Ad Title:Facility Technician - Wastewater Systems Location: Germantown, Maryland 20874 Post Date: 08/20/25 City: Germantown State: MD Zip: 20874 Email:talentacquisition@wsscwater.com Website:visit our website... Description: Job Description/Responsibilities:
At WSSC Water, we are passionate about our one water mission and devoted to delivering safe, seamless, and satisfying service to our 1.9 million customers. It takes teamwork to deliver the essential, which is why we proudly call ourselves Team H2O – working together, sharing our talents and creativity to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
WSSC Water seeks a Facility Technician to operate, maintain, and monitor the wastewater treatment systems, remote facilities, lift stations, and solids processing equipment in order to comply with state and federal permits. The Facility Technician also performs repairs, electrical/mechanical duties, and associated administrative tasks in the operations and maintenance of wastewater systems and remote facilities.
Key Functions (Level-Based):
Level I:
Observes safety regulations; wears required personal protective equipment; follows and enforces recommended safety practices such as lock out/tag out procedures, confined spaces, traffic control and others as established by OSHA and MOSHA
Adjusts chemical feed rates and flow rates, as directed
Learns and frequently performs sampling duties in compliance with certification/regulatory requirements including simple chemical analyses of sampling to determine operational parameters, as well as maintains a log of sampling results
Learns and assists in operation and maintenance of the plant’s and remote facilities’ sanitary requirements by skimming clarifiers or treatment modules, scrubbing weirs and cleaning rotary and bar screens, flushing wet wells as well as handling chemicals
Assists in maintaining equipment by packing and re-packing rotating equipment, removing pump blockages, replacing air filters, lubricating equipment and maintaining the preventive maintenance schedule for the facility
Learns and assists in operating and maintaining instrumentation and electrical components, including but not limited to re-lamping, maintaining probes and repair of analyzers and meters where present, assists in monitoring telemetry gauges and alarms to ensure proper pressure and water levels and records data at regular intervals
Assists in troubleshooting and repairing all mechanical problems as described above, as well as the continuance of preventive maintenance practices for all areas
Learns and assists in the acquisition of materials through purchasing, including the submittal of purchase requests and the maintenance of a local inventory of supplies by facility
Provides general housekeeping for all facilities, including grounds keeping, general painting, and sweeping, hosing down and the cleaning of tools and equipment
Assists in operating remote facilities
Assists in climbing tanks for inspection, de-chlorination, and maintenance
Learns and uses the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for the monitoring of preventive maintenance schedules and the retrieval of work orders and learns and uses computerized process control systems, must also become familiar with applicable work processing and spreadsheet applications
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business.
Level II:
Observes safety regulations, wears required personal protective equipment, follows and enforces recommended safety practices such as lockout/tag out procedures, confined spaces, traffic control, and others as established by OSHA and MOSHA
Operates and maintains the plant’s and remote facilities’ sanitary requirements by skimming clarifies or treatment modules, scrubbing weirs and cleaning rotary and bar screens, flushing wet wells as well as emptying chemical containment pits where present
Maintains equipment by packing and recapping rotating equipment, removing pump blockages, replacing air filters, lubricating equipment, and maintaining the preventive maintenance schedule for the facility
Assists in operating and maintaining instrumentation and electrical components, including but not limited to, re-lamming, maintaining probes, and repairing analyzers and meters where present
Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, tests, and repairs all mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment; continues preventive maintenance practices for all areas
Calibrates instrumentation and control devices
Assists in evaluating and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) failures
Repairs and replaces fans and belts in all heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems
Identifies and requests the acquisition of materials through purchasing, including the submittal of purchase requests and the maintenance of a local inventory of supplies
Uses the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to monitor preventive maintenance schedules and generate and close out work orders
Assists in and performs the operation of computerized process control systems and data management systems
Performs sampling duties according to certification/regulatory requirements
Performs the following operational/maintenance tasks according to certification requirements related to:
All plant process equipment and/or remote facilities:
Collects all process data needed to produce essential reports. Maintains treatment modules in an aesthetically pleasing manner
Performs preventive/corrective maintenance on all plant mechanical equipment and/or remote facilities
Recognizes proper and improper plant operating conditions and determines corrective measures to return the process to optimal condition
Disassembles and cleans pumps and other rotating equipment; disassembles and cleans valves; adjusts chains and belt drives; and generates work orders
Assists in maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, and metal fabrication
Maintains system control valves such as PRVs, altitude valves, remote control valves, and backflow preventers; work involves operating valves in the water distribution system as needed
Monitors gauges and alarms to ensure proper pressure and levels; records data at regular intervals; takes readings according to certification/regulatory requirements
Initiates emergency procedures by notifying appropriate employees in the event of a system malfunction
Operates valves and pumps through SCADA and/or process control automated system
Climbs tanks for inspection, de-chlorination, and maintenance as required at specific locations
Provides general housekeeping for all facilities, including grounds keeping, painting equipment and facilities in which they are housed, as well as cleaning tools and equipment
Establishes and maintains a positive customer service demeanor and effective working relationships with internal and external customers
May be required at times to be solely responsible for facility operations
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business.
Level III:
Observes, implements, and reviews safety regulations; wears required personal protective equipment; follows and enforces safety practices such as lockout/tag out procedures, confined spaces, traffic control, and others as established by OSHA and MOSHA; performs/facilitates safety training as required
Takes the lead in facility operations, as required
Operates, maintains, and oversees the plant’s and remote facilities’ sanitary requirements by skimming clarifiers or treatment modules, scrubbing weirs and cleaning rotary and bar screens, flushing wet wells as well as emptying chemical containment pits where present
Maintains equipment by packing and re-packing rotating equipment, removing pump blockages, replacing air filters, lubricating equipment, and overseeing the preventive maintenance schedule for the facility
Oversees, operates, and maintains instrumentation and electrical components, including but not limited to, re-lamping, cleaning probes, and repairing analyzers and meters where present; reads and interprets ladder/wiring diagrams
Troubleshoots, replaces, repairs, and reassembles rotating and stationary equipment
Adjusts chemical feed rates and calibrates instrumentation and control devices
Evaluates and troubleshoots Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) failures, as well as rebooting and reloading PLC programs and troubleshooting control loops
Performs operation, testing, and repair of computerized process control systems and data management systems
Identifies and requests the acquisition of materials through purchasing, including the submittal of purchase requests and the maintenance of a local inventory of supplies by facility
Uses the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to monitor the preventative maintenance schedules, plan/schedule jobs, generate/closeout work orders, and utilize data to make business decisions
Facilitates collection of data by readings according to certification, regulatory, or plant need requirements
Performs sampling duties according to certification/regulatory requirements
Oversees and performs operations/maintenance tasks according to certification requirements
Disassembles and cleans pumps and other rotating equipment; disassembles and cleans valves; adjusts chains and belt drives; and generates work orders
Maintains plant lighting systems, changes the rotation of motors to facilitate blockage removal as well as tests for the integrity of the insulation housing motors and circuitry for the disconnection/reconnection of electric motors; changes fuses and cleans electrical equipment
Maintains pneumatic and hydraulic systems; • Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, and metal fabrication
Provides general housekeeping for all facilities, including grounds keeping, painting equipment and facilities in which they are housed; cleans tools and equipment
Troubleshoots power, lighting, and HVAC control circuits, and changes out electrical equipment
Involved in the operation and maintenance of complex control circuits such as hydraulic and AC/DC pump control, and motor control
Maintains system control valves such as PRVs, altitude valves, remote control valves, and backflow preventers; work involves operating valves in the water distribution system as needed; • Coordinates support to complete large jobs when necessary, that is heavy equipment, traffic control, and large main shutdowns
Prioritizes work to maintain water supply and water quality
Coordinates field studies that may include the installation and operation of portable pressure and flow recording gauges and the operation of pressure calibration and test equipment
Monitors gauges and alarms to ensure proper pressure and levels; records data at regular intervals
Initiates emergency procedures by notifying appropriate employees in the event of a system malfunction
Operates valves and pumps through the SCADA and/or process control automated system; • Climbs tanks for inspection, de-chlorination, and maintenance as required at specific locations
Maintains electrical substations up to 69Kv more info...
Ad Title:Process Control Specialist III Location: 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707 Post Date: 08/12/25 City: Laurel State: MD Zip: 20707 Website:visit our website... Description: Job Description/Responsibilities:
At WSSC Water, we are passionate about our one water mission and devoted to delivering safe, seamless, and satisfying service to our 1.9 million customers. It takes teamwork to deliver the essential, which is why we proudly call ourselves Team H2O – working together, sharing our talents and creativity to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
WSSC Water is seeking a Process Control Specialist III to perform a variety of professional, technical, and administrative work to support, design and program process control computer systems.
Key Functions:
Programs and/or may assist lower level Process Control Specialists in programming, testing, debugging, start-up, optimization of process control automation control systems throughout the Commission
Troubleshoots and resolves very complex control systems hardware and software problems
Analyzes and tunes very complex process control loops to optimum control
Designs and develops implementation documents for incorporation into new process control systems
Assists in developing process control system instrumentation and control specification standards
Designs, deploys in the field, and commissions process control system networks and panels
Coordinates process control and instrumentation standards, designs owner furnished process control equipment on various capital improvement projects
Recommends hardware and software changes and upgrades to existing systems
Participates in testing, debugging, and start-up of new processes and equipment at all Commission sites
Designs, implements and installs databases in the PLC, HMI and historian machine nodes based on PI&D drawings and I/O lists
Installs and upgrades operating system software, logic programming software, communications software and HMI software on servers and operator stations at various sites
Troubleshoots communications network problems
Responds to calls to emergency situations outside of normal work hours during all types of weather to support WSSC water business wherever Process Control and field equipment is located
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business more info...
Ad Title:Sr. Civil Engineer - Water Facilities Systems Control Location: 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707 Post Date: 07/23/25 City: Laurel State: MD Zip: 20707 Website:visit our website... Description: Sr. Civil Engineer - Water Facilities Systems Control
Recruitment Category Type Standard
Functional Category All Teams
Grade EG.15
FLSA Status Exempt
Requisition Number 25-0274
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Level Non-Management
Job Code N/A
Job Description Summary
Organization Name Systems Control
Reports to Section Manager
Full or Part Time Full Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or Temporary Regular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Position Location Laurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
The Sr. Civil Engineer performs highly responsible supervisory and/or senior level civil engineering work in the field, plant and/or office. This role will be an integral part in maintaining the water facilities and infrastructure that is part of the WSSC Water transmission and distribution system.
Essential Functions
Performs research and develops plans for major water and wastewater utilities projects
Supervises and participates in project design
Participates in the planning of future departmental activities
Prepares or supervises preparation of detailed plans and specifications for projects within the area of specialty
Designs and/or supervises the designing of a variety of structures, including water and sewer systems
Assists in the formulation of long-range programs for utilities engineering improvements
Directs research studies and compilation of comprehensive reports related to plant development
Prepares or supervises preparation of specifications for use in purchasing, engineering, construction and maintenance supplies and materials
Reviews Commission standards and specifications for adequacy and clarity
Prepares special reports on construction maintenance and general utilities problems including treatment equipment, pumps, operating equipment, and storage tanks
Supervises Engineers and Engineering Assistants in preparing plans, writing specifications, evaluation and testing materials, making preliminary and construction layout surveys and inspecting construction work in progress and on completion for adherence to plans and specifications, and for quality of materials and workmanship
Consults with and advises superior regarding problems encountered during construction of major utilities projects
May function as supervisor of division in absence of superior
Attends final inspections and recommends acceptance or rejection of completed work
Prepares contract change orders and time extensions
Reviews and checks final estimates, acceptance letters, design deficiency reports, weekly and daily construction reports, status reports, time cards and leave slips
Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget for annual and capital programs
Prepares periodic comprehensive reports of activities
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Work is performed primarily in office environment with frequent trips to the field
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering
Considerable knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to design, materials evaluation, construction and maintenance of water and wastewater utilities
Ability to perform professional and technical research work and to give reliable advice on difficult engineering problems
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of professional and technical personnel
Ability to deal with property owners, contractors, and the general public and to effect satisfactory working relationships
Good professional engineering judgment
Ad Title:Sr. Manager, Development Services (Pipelines & Permitting) Location: 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707 Post Date: 08/05/25 City: Laurel State: MD Zip: 20707 Email:talentacquisition@wsscwater.com Website:visit our website... Description: Job Description/Responsibilities:
At WSSC Water, we are passionate about our one water mission and devoted to delivering safe, seamless, and satisfying service to our 1.9 million customers. It takes teamwork to deliver the essential, which is why we proudly call ourselves Team H2O – working together, sharing our talents and creativity to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
WSSC Water seeks a Sr. Manager, Development Services to manage the planning, design, construction, and administration of extensions of water and sewer lines from WSSC Water’s existing system to its future customers. The manager is also responsible for the management of the permitting process that includes front line public interface for permitting annually generating $25-50M in revenue. This includes the review and issuance of all plumbing, gas-fitting and house connection applications, collection of related fees and charges, and review and processing of all commercial and industrial onsite plans, service connection submittals, and applicant-built engineering and construction packages.
Key Functions:
• Manages the permitting process generating $25-50M in annual revenue
• Oversees the review and approval of developer /contractor engineering designs for water and sewer systems
• Oversees hydraulic analysis utilizing complex engineering software for proposed changes and additions to water/sewer systems
• Manages the design of water and sewer mains for single family homes and health hazards
• Interfaces with outside agencies and their constituents to foster open communications and assures coordinated development of WSSC Water policies, processes and procedures
• Works with plumbers, developers, other public agencies and engineers to foster the upgrade and quality of their water and sewer work; acts as WSSC Water liaison with the Maryland National Capital Building Industry Association (MNCBIA)
• Provides quality control for all engineering design review work and auditable revenue transactions at the permit counter
• Directs and/or supports execution of WSSC Water strategic priority Initiatives (critical objectives)
• Annually prepares, justifies and administers the Division’s capital and operating budget
• Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination more info...
