Senior Utilities Electrical and Mechanical Operations and Maintenance Leader

Final date to receive applications:
Apply by Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:59PM

THE POSITION:

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates, and participates in the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction activities associated with the City's water systems; provides technical and functional supervision to assigned utilities maintenance staff; oversees emergency response and troubleshooting activities involving utilities infrastructure and equipment; coordinates special projects, contractor activities, and system improvements; operates and utilizes SCADA and computerized maintenance management systems; ensures compliance with safety practices, regulations, and operational standards;

and performs related duties as required.

You are:

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-driven leader with strong technical expertise in water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater systems, electrical and mechanical systems, SCADA/CMMS, capital improvements, and regulatory compliance. They have a proven ability to plan, organize, and oversee complex operations and maintenance programs while effectively prioritizing work, managing multiple projects, and ensuring timely, cost-effective results. The successful candidate excels at developing and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, and using data-driven decision-making to optimize operations, track performance, and support organizational goals.

They are committed to emergency preparedness, risk management, and protecting public health and critical infrastructure.

What you will do:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

* Plan, prioritize, and review the work of staff assigned to various utilities operations and maintenance activities including electrical, mechanical and distribution system operations, repair and maintenance functions and activities.

* Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.

* Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications.

* Provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.

* Organize, prioritize and coordinate Utilities operations and maintenance special construction projects including, but not limited to, in-house or in-house/contracted tank repairs and modifications, sewer lift station replacement projects, earthwork at tank sites; grade separation upgrade and replacement projects; large scale aqueduct and sewer force main repair projects; pump station upgrade and replacement projects; pressure-regulating station construction projects; and large scale bypass pumping efforts involving potable water, raw sewage.

reclaimed water, and storm water.

* Coordinate and participate in Utilities maintenance activities, ensuring that the work is performed correctly and in accordance with all safety regulations.

* Confer with and make recommendations to management personnel regarding repair, maintenance and operation of the water distribution, sewer collection and storm sewer systems.

* Recommend capital improvement and replacement projects.

* Ensure that daily work assignments are completed.

* Operate the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

* Operate the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system as it relates to the operations of the City's storage, transmission, pumping, wastewater, and stormwater systems.

* Assist Utilities Electrical and Mechanical O&M Manager in the selection and oversight of outside consultants and contractors, including evaluating vendors and sole source recommendations.

* As assigned, review, evaluate and prepare comments on construction plans, drawings and specifications related to area of responsibility.

* Respond to emergencies as required and, in coordination with higher level management personnel, implement appropriate measures to address emergency conditions resulting from equipment and system malfunctions.

* Assume a working lead role for the Division's special construction projects and large scale temporary bypass pumping efforts.

* Identify utilities maintenance needs, review with management personnel and initiate proper action to resolve the problems.

* Actively participate in safety meetings and special trainings.

* Represent the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public.

* Foster an environment that embraces integrity, service, inclusion and collaboration.

* Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

* Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

* Perform related duties as assigned.

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Senior Utilities Electrical and Mechanical Operations and Maintenance Leader

CORE COMPETENCIES  

Knowledge of:

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