Water Plant Assistant Manager

Water Plant Assistant Manager

Job Code: J99 - PR-Water Plt Ast Mgr

HR Title Group: Federal Contracts (Facilities)

Salary Grade: E14

FLSA Status: Exempt

Approval Date: August 2017

Direct reports.

Under minimal supervision, the Water Plant Assistant Manager oversees the treatment, collection, distribution and daily operations of plant facilities in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Employees in this job class must be detail oriented. This job requires advanced knowledge and understanding of applicable water regulations.

• Plan and develop work schedules, equipment usage schedules and procedures for system maintenance.
• Ensure plant and operators comply with regulations through regular testing and meticulous record keeping.
• Daily inspections of wells, pumps, motors, valves, electrical panels, storage, mixing and holding tanks, chemical feed systems, metering devices, plant general maintenance and corrosion control.
• Maintain distribution systems, hydrants, valves and flushing operations.
• Ensure safe work environment and proper equipment condition.
• Maintain and verify SCADA systems operational and within tolerance through manual testing.
• Provide technical support to field personnel and engage in field issues.
• Review work in progress and completed to ensure correctness.
• Participate in departmental and other meetings regularly.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Job Function.

• Five years of water plant operations experience, including three years in supervisory role.
• Knowledge of applicable water regulations and supervisory principles.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local rules for public water systems.
• Skill in estimating time and materials common to the trade.
• Ability to develop capital projects to improve plant operations and treatment methods and equipment.
• Supervisory skills to hire, develop, manage performance and address employee relations.
• Ability to supervise and develop team to meet production/service goals while following safety policies and rules.
• Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing; presentation and inquiry response skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Human relations skills to build effective relationships with team, customers and public.
• Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar.
• Mathematical skills; applying fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Ability to establish priorities and solve broad business, operational and strategic problems.
• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and handle multiple projects.

Associate's degree.

• Public Water Treatment System NJ T-3 (Required)
• Public Water Distribution System NJ W-2 (Required)
• Fed Security Clearance
• Valid Driver's License

• Monitor gauges, controls, and/or computer systems.
• Lift materials up to 35 pounds.
• Bend and stoop.
• Climb ladders.

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving. Equipment may be in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise, and weather conditions.

The above information indicates the general nature of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Employees are expected to follow instructions of their supervisor and perform the tasks requested.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.