Wastewater Electrical Supervisor

The City of Oxnard’s Wastewater Division is seeking an experienced and motivated Wastewater Electrical Supervisor to lead a highly skilled team responsible for the electrical, instrumentation and controls (I&C), and SCADA systems that support critical wastewater treatment and collection operations. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside Maintenance, Operations, and Collections staff while helping ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of essential infrastructure.

Under the direction of the Wastewater Maintenance Manager, the Wastewater Electrical Supervisor provides leadership and technical direction to electrical, I&C, and SCADA staff; coordinates maintenance activities and projects; and helps develop strategies to improve the reliability and long‑term performance of wastewater systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and a commitment to developing staff while supporting innovative solutions and continuous improvement.

• Supervise, lead, and coordinate the Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), and SCADA teams responsible for maintaining the wastewater treatment facility, collection system lift stations, and other related facilities.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, and review maintenance activities and work assignments to ensure critical electrical, instrumentation, control, SCADA, communications, and backup power systems remain reliable and operational.

• Provide technical direction and oversight for the troubleshooting, repair, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment, including electrical distribution systems, MCCs, switch gear, VFDs, motors, generators, and transfer switches.

• Provide oversight of PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, process control, telemetry, communications, and automation systems.

• Direct emergency response activities involving electrical, I&C, SCADA, communications, and backup power systems, ensuring appropriate resources are assigned and work is performed safely and efficiently.

• Develop and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs; review work orders, maintenance history, and asset information to establish priorities and identify long‑term repair and replacement needs.

• Plan and coordinate construction, capital improvement, equipment replacement, and system upgrade projects; participate in design reviews, construction inspections, project meetings, and evaluation of design changes.

• Coordinate with Operations, Collections, Engineering, Information Technology, contractors, consultants, vendors, and other City staff on technical issues, projects, equipment, and operational needs.

• Oversee the procurement and use of materials, parts, tools, test equipment, and specialized equipment; provide input into budget development and monitor expenditures related to assigned programs and projects.

• Utilize and maintain the City's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to create, assign, and track work; update asset information, maintenance records, and equipment history; and support maintenance planning, prioritization, and decision‑making.

• Oversee and assist in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of the City's security camera system, including coordinating repairs, equipment upgrades, system connectivity, and vendor support as needed.

• Maintain and oversee technical documentation, including electrical and control system information, as‑built conditions, operation and maintenance manuals, and inspection and maintenance records.

• Evaluate equipment upgrades, improvements, repairs, replacements, and new technologies; conduct alternatives analysis and provide recommendations to improve reliability, safety, efficiency, and maintainability.

• Develop staff…