Water Operations Supervisor

JOB POSITION: WATER OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Performs responsible technical and skilled work supervising water operators in daily operations/maintenance of water treatment equipment and processes. Is the responsible operator in charge of assigned shift. Operates SCADA system to monitor/control water plant/system functions. Makes rounds of plant, checking for proper operation of processes. Measures chemical feed rate and calculates dosages. Checks/calibrates process instrumentation. Operates pumps/valves/sluice gates. Performs accuracy tests/leak surveys/valve locations.

Interprets maps/drawings/schematics. Checks/lubricates and repairs pumps/aerators/air compressors/emergency generators/other plant equipment. Assists in water quality lab making routine physical/chemical tests. Maintain logs. Cleans, paints and performs other general maintenance duties. Oversees plant in absence of Water Operations Supervisor. Graduation from high school/GED equivalent supplemented by college level courses in chemistry and water plant operations plus five (5) or more years related experience in water plant operations with some supervisory experience.

Class I Water license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for Waterworks and Wastewater Works required.

• Directs and coordinates work of assigned employees.
• Takes active role in developing employees by establishing individual employee goals and objectives. Assures appropriate resources are available to obtain established goals and objectives.
• Makes recommendations to management on appointments and promotions within assigned area.
• Assures employee evaluations are complete and accurate and meet all requirements.
• Assists in the scheduling, assigning, supervising and inspecting required for operation of water filtration plants.
• Coordinates maintenance and repair of plant equipment and requisition of supplies, materials and related inventory.
• Prepares weekly work schedule.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Operates SCADA system to monitor and control water plant and system functions.
• Adjusts chemical feed rate and calculates dosages for optimum performance.
• Checks and calibrates process instrumentation.
• Assists in water quality lab.
• Operates pumps, valves and sluice gates.
• Assists with preparation of reports to state and local authorities.
• Assists in the training of staff in operation of water treatment processes and preparation for certification exams.
• Keeps accurate records of test results relating to water operations.
• Maintains logs of plant operations.
• Subject to twenty-four (24) hour call and works varied shifts as assigned.

Supervises assigned employees in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Ability to direct and supervise work of assigned personnel.
• Ability to schedule work and assign tasks for all personnel assigned to his/her shift.
• Ability to provide input into departmental budget and employee performance evaluations.
• Ability to review and recommend improvements in processes and procedures for assigned area.
• Ability to think logically and comprehend data.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from employees and customers orally or in writing as necessary.
• Ability to represent assigned area in meetings attended.
• Ability to identify problems and/or conflict and seek management assistance in dealing with problems and/or conflicts.
• Ability to analyze and solve technical and administrative problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to…