Wastewater Plant Operations Supervisor

Position Details

The Operations Supervisor is a working supervisor position and is responsible for leading and performing plant operations duties including: monitoring and adjusting physical, chemical and biological treatment processes. Operations Supervisors are also responsible for staff training, oversight, coaching and mentoring. The approximate split of duties is one third administrative/supervisory duties and two thirds leading and performing work. Works under the supervision of the Operations Manager and exercises a high level of independent work and decision making. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Coaches, mentors, trains and develops operators on technical competencies and behaviors; possesses strong collaboration and communication skills; acts as a subject matter expert on operations and maintenance of the SPR treatment plant. 2. Monitors and makes recommendations related to wastewater treatment processes, manually or through the use of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system, including: take levels, chemical feed rates and concentrations, water quality parameters, air and water flow, pump, blower and valve configurations. Makes changes as needed in accordance with Written Operating Plan and under guidance of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC.) 3. Reviews reports of anomalies, needed repairs and troubleshooting. Delegates or leads corrective action and ensures that staff is empowered and properly resourced to make repairs or adjustments as needed. 4. Executes, reviews and recommends changes to current Standard Operating Procedures and workflows. Suggest and implement process improvements, efficiencies and optimization where applicable. 5. Administers and oversees various field tests to monitor biological and chemical concentrations such as TSS, DO, pH, temperature and alkalinity. 6. Assigns and reviews work to subordinates, including: preventive maintenance, daily rounds, housekeeping and project-based work. Ensures quality and completion of work and provides training and resources to staff as needed. The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned and required. Full job posting here: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/CIT1034EGW/JobBoard/7bc98a5c-f8bf-47a6-af29-2a8c188ccae1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=ec491423-25c2-4ff8-9851-f4b2c52320ba