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Job Location: Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX
Anticipated Start Date: 11/18/2024
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $83,500 - $118,601
Who we are and what we do
Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.
What we believe
At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:
- be treated with dignity and respect.
- have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
- have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.
-BNSF
Position Summary:
The Manager or Senior Manager of Environmental Engineering – Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Wastewater will oversee BNSF's Environmental Engineering infrastructure related to industrial control systems, industrial wastewater and stormwater treatment systems.
In partnership with, and reporting to BNSF’s Director of Environmental Engineering, the Manager/Sr. Manager serves as:
- Collaborator, with BNSF operations and our many internal and external stakeholders, leading/managing industrial wastewater and stormwater treatment operations across BNSF’s 32,500-mile network.
- Subject Matter Expert, for BNSF’s Industrial Control System Program, providing guidance to our various departments as well as consultants, integrator(s), contractors and subcontractors.
- Champion, to continuously improve and incorporate sustainable solutions and practices into BNSF’s Environmental Engineering and Wastewater Operations program.
- Creator, of Industrial Control System principes and best practices for continuous improvement to reduce costs and increase resiliency.
The position will lead/manage ICS/wastewater/stormwater systems that include 17 wastewater plants, 120+ oil water separator systems, 185+ lift stations, 40+ lagoons, stormwater treatment systems and an ICS consultant/integrator.
BNSF Industrial Control System (ICS) leadership includes SCADAs, HMIs, PLCs, instrumentation, backup power, data historian, asset center, servers, cybersecurity, patching and health of Environmental Engineering industrial wastewater & stormwater treatment systems. In addition, this role is responsible for wastewater and stormwater operations for BNSF’s Northern Territory, ICS system upgrades, assessments, designs and contracted system construction.
Candidates for the role shall have a passion for sustainability, finding creative pollution prevention solutions and value engineering opportunities while thriving in a multi-tasking fast-paced environment, supporting safe and environmentally compliant operations across BNSF’s network spanning 28 states and 3 Canadian Provinces.
The position will be located at BNSF’s Headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas and will partner with other managers on the team including Capital Programs and wastewater operations for the South Territory.
Key Accountabilities:
Accountabilities of the Manager or Senior Manager of Environmental Engineering - Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Wastewater, include the following:
- Lead safety efforts for expectation of zero incidents/accidents for team, consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
- Manage scope, request for proposals, design, bid analysis, engineering consultants, construction contractors, drawings, specifications and design guidelines.
- Manage the prioritization, assessment, investigation, design, and construction processes as well as secure approvals with BNSF colleagues and applicable regulatory agencies.
- Fiscal management of each project to meet financial and schedule targets.
- Provide day-to-day performance monitoring and feedback.
- Direct supervisory oversight of consultants, contractors and field engineers/technicians.
- Assure the safe and effective operations of wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), oil water separator systems, wastewater lagoons, lift stations and stormwater treatment systems, to include troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventive work orders.
- Coach, develop and guide the BNSF Wastewater Operations Team by supporting a value driven culture and setting performance expectations.
- Support the wastewater and stormwater permitting program, including instrumentation, controls, calibration, reporting, etc.
- Understand current municipal and National Pollutant Discharge & Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements to include programming & electronic data systems to support complying with laws, regulations, permits, codes, ordinances and orders that could impact BNSF wastewater and stormwater treatment operations and associated compliant performance.
- Track the operational performance of wastewater and stormwater treatment systems and plants via the implementation of Rockwell Automation SCADA, HMI and Data Historian systems as well as instrumentation, to assure continuous compliant operation.
- Track and schedule equipment preventive maintenance in association with BNSF supervisors.
- Capital project management of ICS consultant/integrator and contractors to upgrade/add/replace or remove existing systems including financial tracking/budgeting, Authority for Expenditure and purchase order creation.
- Coordination with BNSF scheduled employees to complete projects or work with Labor Relations to create notices to contract work.
- Manage ICS Consultant Service/Help Desk that responds 24/7 to operational issues such as network/power outages, system/component failure.
- Partner with BNSF TS & Telecom to support ICS consultant/integrator with various tasks such as firewall changes/support, new virtual servers, user group management/access, networks, cybersecurity and patching.
- Utilize SharePoint, Project Dashboards, Power BI, Tableau and other technology to support business needs, improvements and efficiencies.
- Contact equipment manufacturing representatives for product information and technical assistance
- Coordinate and collaborate for partnerships with various BNSF departments including Mechanical, Engineering, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability, Sourcing and Finance.
- Perform on-call duties with the Environmental Engineering team on a scheduled basis (Typically 1 week per month).
The duties, responsibilities, and qualifications in this posting are representative categories to be used by an applicant in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or similar Engineering.
- 2-4 years (Manager) or 5-7 years (Sr. Manager) of experience in managing multiple projects in the fields of engineering, general contracting and/or project management.
- Strong commitment to safety in all aspects of business operations.
- Superior skills in verbal, written, and electronic communications.
- Proven history of successful project management including budgets, tracking and expenditures.
- Extensive knowledge of relevant computer technologies, such as AutoCAD, Visio, MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook Email/Calendar, SharePoint, and other BNSF or external technology systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Engineering degree.
- Credentials (e.g., Project Management Certification, E.I.T., or P.E. registration), experience or professional association involvement or leadership.
- Experience with ISO Management Systems such as Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) and Environmental Management Information Systems (e.g., Enablon).
- Knowledge of key wastewater and stormwater treatment equipment, to include effluent collection systems, primary clarification, dissolved air flotation systems, sludge belt or screw presses, belt or tube oil skimmers, pumps, aerators, water intake structures, and oil water separators.
- Knowledge of laboratory water quality assurance practices and related Standard Methods.
- Familiar with typical laboratory water compliance testing procedures (i.e., BOD, COD, TSS, O&G, nutrient levels) and sampling devices.
Relocation:
Relocation assistance may be offered for this position.
Travel:
50% of the time and must be willing to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
BENEFITS
BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Plan
- Railroad Retirement
- Life Insurance
- Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS
- Criminal history
- Last 7 years of driving history
- Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
- Social Security number
- Education
MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:
- Medical evaluation
- Drug Screen
- Other elements as needed
DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:
BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available athttps://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.
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