SENIOR ENGINEER

Job ID: 61431
Job Category: Engineering & Technical
Division & Section: Toronto Water, Capital Planning & Implementation
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St., Toronto
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Temporary Vacancy (12 months)
Salary Range: $113,683.00 - $155,216.00
Hiring Zone: $137,663.00 - $ 149,255.00
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 06-Mar-2026 to 20-Mar-2026

As a Senior Engineer, reporting directly to the Manager, Asset Strategy & Maintenance Planning, you will be responsible for the development of equipment maintenance strategies, standardization of asset knowledge and data; application of a risk assessment framework and identification of critical infrastructure; and delivery of an asset reliability program for Toronto Water with Divisional stakeholders.

Major Responsibilities:

• The overall division-wide effective and cost-efficient management and delivery of an asset reliability program for Toronto Water. Provides engineering support in order to ensure reliable, economical and effective/efficient city-wide engineering services and assets. Provides technical review of and engineering recommendations on planning, design, operation and maintenance of the Division’s programs/projects.
• Oversees and responsible for the sections varied engineering assignments within the broad field of maintenance engineering including the facilitation of continuous improvement processes around asset availability and reliability
• Manages, implements, sustains and continuously improves the Condition Based Monitoring program spanning Toronto Water; vibration analysis, thermography,  pump efficiency testing,  lubrication management, non-destructive testing and other predictive/condition-based technologies including all related software applications
• Oversees and conducts analysis and elimination of repetitive asset/equipment problems through root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, statistical review, FMEA and similar techniques
• Develops, reviews and implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program specific requirements including the sustainment and ongoing management of all Toronto Water reliability practices and workflows
• Manages assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and maintenance of all related data
• Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research/analysis considers developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government
• Oversees and ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations. Assists in preparation of capital and operating budgets; scope and financial impact of projects/proposals
• Provides technical recommendations by conducting detailed documented reviews with the utilization of experience and expertise and standard engineering principles and practices to assist in the development and maintenance of various Divisional Reliability programs for facilities, equipment / all assets
• Prepares engineering analysis, evaluates, documents and recommends new systems, work procedures/practices and technologies to improve performance of the division
• Manages, develops and implements reliability principles and programs such as Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to identify the appropriate Predictive, Preventative Maintenance or Breakdown tactics in the formation of standardized Divisional practices
• Manages and is responsible for the creation, development, approval, updating, practices replications and version control of all Divisional standardized asset reliability practices (both foundational practices and work practices)
• Formulates designs for engineering problems and sets scope and parameters; undertakes the testing and implementation of designs to meet functional requirements; prepares and inspects drawings, as they pertain to asset reliability
• Conducts studies, surveys, research and development for the effective solution of engineering issues
• Initiates and leads technical studies and projects; directs project team staff to ensure timelines are met
• Represents City on committees, attends meetings and provides input; assists in the preparation and or provision of expert witness testimonies
• Utilization of (CMMS) Computer Maintenance Management Systems and other software applications to determine asset reliability measures and recommendations for continuous improvements
• Prepares (RFP) Request For Proposals; evaluates bids and arranges for purchases, monitors outcome regarding same
• Participates in the design and execution of upgrades, replacements, and additions of facilities required to expand the system or the facility performance capabilities and/or improve their efficiency with respect to assets and asset reliability methods
• Oversees and conducts/supervises investigations on technical matters pertaining to asset reliability / maintenance, prepares reports with professional recommendations, and advises the Manager in problem resolution
• Confers with consulting engineers, contractors, and equipment suppliers in order to address issues related to planned and/or ongoing projects
• Participates in the preparation of the section's annual operation and capital budgets as well as tracking of the related expenditures, oversee, track and facilitate with all facilities site-specific recommended RCM redesigns for inclusion in operating or capital budgets
• Evaluates the performance of all assigned professional, technical, and administrative staff
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of technological development in the field of maintenance engineering paying special attention in the areas of drinking water treatment & distribution, wastewater (including stormwater management) treatment and collection

Key Qualifications:

1. Extensive experience with the application, development, implementation, and sustainment of reliability or maintenance engineering in a complex process facility, the same as or similar to the Water and Wastewater industry.
2. Considerable experience with the development of proactive maintenance strategies through the application of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodology or similar
3. Considerable experience with Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) programs including vibration analysis, lubrication management, thermography, non-destructive testing, pump efficiency testing, and other predictive/condition-based technologies.
4. Extensive experience in applying the principles and practices of mechanical or electrical engineering related to asset reliability and project management.
5. Considerable experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or Work Management System (WMS) applications within complex facilities.
6. Certification or designation (e.g. MMP, CMRP, CRL, AMP etc.) in the fields of maintenance or reliability from an industry-accepted body (e.g. PEMAC, SMRP, IAM) is an asset.

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