Water Treatment Plant Superintendent

The Hendersonville Utility District is seeking an experienced water treatment professional to lead operations at its modern 10-million-gallon-per-day membrane filtration water treatment plant in Hendersonville, Tennessee. This is an opportunity to lead a skilled team, work with advanced membrane treatment technology, and help guide the continued development of a growing public utility serving the Nashville metropolitan area.

Under minimal supervision, oversees the operation and maintenance of the District's membrane filtration water treatment plant. Provides leadership and technical oversight of plant operations, water quality, regulatory compliance, maintenance, and Water Treatment Plant personnel. Ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements and District policies and procedures.

• 1. Oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant and associated treatment processes and equipment.
• 2. Provide leadership, direction, and technical support to Water Treatment Plant personnel and establish standards for operational performance, safety, reliability, and water quality.
• 3. Oversee the monitoring of gauges, controls, treatment processes, and operating conditions to ensure effective and efficient plant performance.
• 4. Ensure required samples are collected, analyzed, and submitted in accordance with established schedules and regulatory requirements.
• 5. Calculate and oversee proper chemical dosages necessary to treat, disinfect, deodorize, and purify water.
• 6. Oversee the adjustment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of chemical feeders, pumps, membrane filtration equipment, and other Water Treatment Plant equipment and systems.
• 7. Maintain knowledge of the District’s membrane filtration process and associated water treatment technologies and ensure treatment processes are operated effectively.
• 8. Oversee water quality sampling and prepare, review, and maintain operational, water quality, regulatory, and other reports required by the District and applicable state and federal agencies.
• 9. Participate in the development and monitoring of the Water Treatment Plant operating budget and assist in identifying equipment, maintenance, and capital needs.
• 10. Promote and enforce safe work practices and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures and requirements.
• 11. Communicate effectively with District management, employees, regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, and the public as necessary.
• 12. Attend classes, seminars, meetings, and other professional development opportunities and review industry publications and technical information to remain current on developments in water treatment, membrane filtration, water quality, regulatory requirements, and related technologies.
• 13. Work with engineers and vendors to determine best practices and new developments in the industry.

Leadership | Ethical Conduct | Personal Credibility | Technical and Operational Knowledge | Problem Solving and Decision Making | Communication | Regulatory Compliance | Safety Awareness

This position has supervisory responsibility for Water Treatment Plant personnel and is responsible for providing leadership, direction, performance expectations, and operational oversight for the Water Treatment Plant.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work indoors. Work environment can include loud noises, mud, grease, oil, dirt, water, chemicals, and other related conditions. Operate and work with a variety of equipment and machinery. Occasionally work areas will have temperature and humidity changes, dust, fumes, gases, oils, solvents, and other chemicals, moving machinery, high noise levels, slippery or uneven surfaces.

There is frequent
use of hazardous chemicals including chlorine and fluoride.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and listen.

Good vision including depth perception and the
ability to recognize colors are necessary.

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