Superintendent of Water Treatment

Superintendent of Water Treatment

Public Works and Environmental Services

Water and Wastewater Services

Manager of Water/Wastewater Services

This department is responsible for the effective and efficient planning, engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation and operation of the municipal road system, parks and open space, solid waste management services, water treatment and supply, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater management, development approvals and general engineering services.

Water and Wastewater Services is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all municipal water and wastewater facilities, including water treatment plants, water distribution systems, water pumping stations, water towers, water meters, sewage treatment plants, sewage collection systems, and sewage pumping stations.

Reporting to the Manager of Water/Wastewater Services, the Superintendent of Water Treatment is the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) as prescribed in the Ministry of the Environment Regulation and is accountable for providing direction and instruction in the general operation and maintenance of the water treatment systems.

The Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and operations. The Superintendent is responsible for providing leadership to their work unit, including coaching and developing team members. Matters of a confidential nature shall be treated with due regard for the best interests of the municipality and its personnel.

• Designated under O'Reg 128/04 and act as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) for the Water Treatment unit.
• The lead person day to day and in emergency situations deals with the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP), Health Unit and other regulating agencies as directed by the Manager.
• Ensure compliance with all provincial, federal and municipal statutes and regulations as they pertain to water distribution and wastewater collection. Be responsible for compliance for all approvals, permits and licenses for the water treatment facilities and remote stations.
• Supervise on a day-to-day basis, assign staff, including the management and approval of timesheets, vacation schedules, overtime and work schedules in accordance with City policies.
  
  Prepare and manage the work plan and schedules for all operational and maintenance activities with each work unit.
• Closely monitor plant processes to ensure compliance with all Acts, Regulations and Approvals.
• Take the lead in ensuring the preventative maintenance system is developed and maintained for each work unit.
• Ensure staff completes operational checks, process control adjustments and preventative maintenance accordingly.
• Closely monitor plant process to ensure chemical usage; hydro consumption and biosolids production, etc. are optimized.
• Review, monitor and approve, timesheets, overtime and time off requests in accordance with City policies.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of staff including monitoring daily activities to ensure completion and providing guidance to staff.
• Assist with the preparation of performance evaluation reports for employees within the incumbents’ supervision and perform disciplinary action as required.
• Coordinate work with the other Superintendents, Compliance Coordinator and other City staff to share resources and/or equipment as necessary.
• Coordinate larger maintenance or capital projects ensuring adequate staffing, equipment and contractors.
• Receive, respond to and resolve complaints, inquiries and requests for information and deal with all contacts in a courteous, efficient manner to promote a high standard of…