Water Treatment Plant Manager

Job Description

Under the direction of the Water Quality and Treatment Administrator and in cooperation with the Water Quality Treatment and Process Engineer, incumbent supervises the operation of all Salt Lake City drinking water treatment plants to treat and control the volume of incoming water according to established and complex technical procedures and to meet all federal and state Safe Drinking Water Standards, all environmental standards, and department expectations.

This is highly technical, skilled, and administrative work.

Water Treatment Plant Manager

Under the direction of the Water Quality and Treatment Administrator and in cooperation with the Water Quality Treatment and Process Engineer, incumbent supervises the operation of all Salt Lake City drinking water treatment plants to treat and control the volume of incoming water according to established and complex technical procedures and to meet all federal and state Safe Drinking Water Standards, all environmental standards, and department expectations.

This is highly technical, skilled, and administrative work.

$105,346.8 - $

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of three water treatment plants, including monitoring personnel and ensuring water quality, routine maintenance and repair of plant equipment, machinery, buildings and grounds.
• Maintains a respectful, culturally and ethnically diverse work force, in which individual members are conscious of their personal responsibilities to the rest of the team. Personally displays the attributes desired within the work group, encouraging teamwork and cooperation. Resolves employee disputes and helps encourage a cooperative, motivated workforce. Addresses staffing needs.
• Responsible for budgeting for capital improvements at all water treatment plant (WTP) facilities. Develops and maintains a facilities management plan so as to budget for plant equipment purchases based on life expectancies and for necessary upgrades. Recommends an annual budget for approval. Reviews and approves all major purchases, assuring conformance with budgetary guidelines, goals, and City Procurement policies. Reviews and maintains annual budget within guidelines.
• Reviews plant operations and monitors test results, to assure compliance with state and federal regulations. Directs plant implementation of safety requirements. Oversees facilities operations to assure that standard protocols are maintained. Evaluates plant SOIs (Standard Operating Instructions) on an annual basis assuring operators have written and implemented SOIs for all major plant functions. Participates with Department management in resolving plant issues.
• Accountable within assigned authority and control to prevent, respond to and resolve any plant problems. Provides technical assistance to plant operators in response to emergency and non-emergency situations as needed. Supports and assists Water Quality, Treatment and Process Engineer, , SCADA and telemetry personnel,and other personnel as needed.
• Required to oversee and coordinate major plant upgrades and projects. Available to the personnel on all shifts. Works closely with the Department Engineering Division, including the Water Quality, Treatment and Process Engineer, and Department SCADA and telemetry…