Treatment II Operations Supervisor - Louisville, KY

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Treatment II Operations Supervisor - Louisville, KY

Post Date
5/28/2020

Expiration Date
7/29/2020

Details:
Position Title:
Treatment II Operations Supervisor - Louisville, KY
               
Position Description:
Provides for the safe, effective supervision of personnel, daily operations and maintenance of MSD treatment plants and pumping stations.
            
Duties/Responsibilities: 
* Schedules and provides direct overview of Operations & Maintenance staff.
* Plans, organizes and directs all activities affecting the operation of the assigned region and on a given shift.  
* Implements procedures for the process operation of an assigned facility to assure compliance with MSD and other regulatory standards to assure a safe working environment.  
* Ensures SAP work orders are initiated, updated with reliable information and closed in a timely manner.  
* Develops and coordinates preventive maintenance schedules and assignments.  
* Provides support and motivation to employees.  
* Establishes and implements effective process control strategies for treatment plants to ensure efficient and environmentally sound operating practices.  
* Develops and maintains effective standard operating procedures for pump stations, interceptor pump stations and associated force mains.  
* Arranges for procurement and delivery of materials and supplies.  
* Coordinates availability of process equipment for repair in order to minimize impact on the process.  
* Reviews treatment plant laboratory sample results on a daily basis in order to determine efficient process parameters and compliance with permit requirements.  
* Provides feedback to operators for adjustments to the wastewater treatment process.  
* Performs projects in the design, review, coordination and acceptance of treatment plant and pump station upgrade, replacement and/or construction.  
* Provides start-up and operator training.  
* Responds to requests for assistance by MSD administrative staff for performance of special projects.  
* Responds to unusual situations, makes investigations and initiates corrective action.


Education/Experience/Skills Required:
               
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NECESSARY TO THE WORK:
Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles, practices, laws and regulations; knowledge of wastewater treatment equipment maintenance; skill in operating a PC and associated Windows environment software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access); skill in managing multiple priorities; ability to supervise a diverse workforce; ability to resolve problems; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to perform physically demanding tasks as outlined above; ability to work under adverse working conditions such as inclement weather; ability to work effectively under heavy, unpredictable surges in workload; ability to work outdoors; ability to work 24 hour emergency response, various shifts and weekends.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Associate Degree in Environmental Science or a related field; five or more years experience in wastewater treatment, an industrial setting or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.  Must possess a valid driver's license.  Must have an acceptable and reliable means for being contacted during off-duty hours.  Must have safe work and driving habits.  Must possess a Class III Kentucky Wastewater Treatment License.   
      
Salary:  
$60,486.40 - $93,038.40 Annually
               
Application Instructions:
Please apply on our website: https://louisvillemsd.org/Careers