Wastewater Operations Supervisor

The Sanitary District of Decatur is a government organization that has provided wastewater treatment services for over 100 years.

We are looking for additional team members who are seeking a career where they can make a difference in our environment while taking advantage of competitive pay and secure retirement and benefits.

Why we work here:

We are a secure government organization over 100 years old, with the best Retirement (IMRF), dayshift hours and work/life balance.

The Sanitary District of Decatur is a drug free workplace. This includes marijuana. Candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, physical and background check post-offer.

Plans, directs, coordinates, and manages the daily operation of the wastewater and biosolids treatment facilities. Develops process control strategies, analyzes operational and lab data, administers control changes to maximize treatment effectiveness, and generates required reports. Maintains, monitors and recommends modifications to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.

Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations and laws including, the Federal Clean Water Act, and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.

Inspects plant processes and utilizes operating data and laboratory results in conjunction with plant knowledge and experience to optimize plant operations and troubleshoot process control problems.

Schedules and assigns daily work and supervises plant operators on all shifts.

Schedules and conducts visitor tours at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Provides public relations assistance including providing technical responses and education programs.

Assures that the appropriate laboratory analyses and instrumentation are provided for wastewater and biosolids in various stages of treatment to monitor and control plant operation.

Recommends the purchase of equipment and supplies, assists in the development of specifications and bidding documents for procurement and performs new equipment setup and troubleshooting

Provides operational input to engineering studies and design for treatment facility improvement projects.

Acts as District liaison for administration of land application contracts.

Assists in the preparation of and administers the Operations department budget.

Effectively communicates in a timely manner all matters concerning the departmental issues with the Director of Compliance and Innovation.

Coordinates effective communications between the Operations department and all other departments and/or staff to ensure the efficient operation and management of District facilities, processes, and projects.

Assumes responsibility for administration of the District's safety program for the Operations department.

Ensures that written SOPs are available for routine operating situations and supervises preparation of written SOPs for unusual situations as they arise.

Develops and implements a formal ongoing training program for existing and new operators. Institutes a culture and practice of trained plant operators taking ownership of treatment processes, determining and performing necessary adjustments within their assigned areas of responsibility.

Designs schedules and work assignments to achieve the most efficient use of operations staff resources.

Responds to emergency operating situations and includes emergency operations training and simulations in ongoing operator training. Works with other…