Wastewater Operations Intern

Portland Water District is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Wastewater Operations Intern who will take on a diverse set of responsibilities. This role involves assisting in the ongoing development of an asset management program for wastewater treatment plants and the collection system. Key tasks include verifying the accuracy of asset information in our Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system, locating and reviewing asset Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, creating preventive maintenance tasks (PMs) in EAM, collecting GPS data in the field, and digitizing historical documents such as as-builts and manuals. This position is designed to equip you with the necessary skills for a successful career in environmental science or engineering. The experience gained in this role, particularly in assisting with the creation of an asset management program, is highly desirable to engineering firms and can significantly enhance your career prospects.

The position is up to 40 hours per week for up to a maximum of 12 weeks, at a starting rate of $19.00 per hour.  You will also earn 1 hour of earned leave time for every 40 hours worked.  Possibility of returning during college breaks.

The successful candidates must have great attention to detail, be a team player, a valid driving license with a clean motor vehicle record, and have a willingness to learn.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pwd.org. PWD is an EOE.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Wastewater Services    Pay Grade: Full time, $19/hour for 12 weeks

Purpose/Customer Impact: To provide technical support for PWD’s wastewater operational departments.

Reporting Relationships:   Reports To: Wastewater Operations - Chief Operator Wastewater Systems

Job Duties:

• Assist in providing inspection and data collection services on public and private property in order to meet functional and quality standards of PWD.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection location and data collection records of PWD and private facilities.
• Analyze collected data into a written narrative for improvement of PWD programs and operations.

Other Accountabilities:

• Ability to work in the field in a variety of weather conditions.
• Maintain a professional appearance while interacting with the public as part of the job duties.

Essential Job Functions: Standing, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, squatting, visual accuracy, clear verbal and written communication, telephone usage, keyboard usage.

Minimum Requirements: An individual must be able to perform Essential Job Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prefer a student enrolled in a 2 year or 4 year Civil or Environmental Engineering program or closely related engineering or environmental science field.
• Demonstrated skills using Windows, Microsoft Office, and solid skills in Excel.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both written and oral skills internally and with the public.
• Proven analytical aptitude.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Portland Water District in Portland, Maine, provides water and wastewater services to 200,000 customers in the Greater Portland area, and works to conserve and protect our water resources.