JOB SUMMARY

The Superintendent-Treatment Maintenance is a field position responsible for managing the financial, physical, and human resources associated with the maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities in accordance with all regulatory and safety guidelines.

• Directs, plans, and supervises the maintenance, repair, and optimization of all mechanical equipment within treatment facilities, including pumps, blowers, valves, gearboxes, clarifiers, and rotating machinery.
• Supervises, selects, develops, trains, and evaluates assigned staff. Makes recommendations for corrective action, up to and including termination.
• Forecasts, allocates, and monitors the human, physical, and financial resources for the assigned area.
• Plans, prioritizes, monitors, reviews, and reports field activities for maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities.
• Develops, evaluates, and implements plans during normal and crisis situations to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory statutes.
• Facilitates safety committees, work planning groups, and special project teams.
• Coordinates with other organizational groups, crafts, and operational staff.
• Serves as technical lead on procurement of new parts, machinery, and equipment.
• Provides training and guidance to crews by assigning and checking work for efficiency and quality. Trains and mentors employees on safety and technical aspects of the job, including applicable chemical handling.
• Develops standard operating procedures and / or guidelines to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Performs various utility calculations and supports root cause of failure analysis for equipment failures.
• Reviews and recommends changes to engineering reports, plans / specifications, and procurement contracts.
• Subject to being on-call after scheduled work hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The Superintendent works under limited supervision/guidance.
• Directly supervises assigned staff.

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, Construction Management, Science, Public Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency plus five (5) years’ progressive experience in construction, water, and / or wastewater, including two years in a supervisory / lead role,
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
• Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness training and/or certification.
• Pass position specific physical testing, including respiratory fit testing.
  OR
• High School Diploma/GED plus eight years of progressive experience in construction, water, and / or wastewater, including two years in a supervisory / lead role.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

• Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness training and/or certification.
• Pass position specific physical testing, including respiratory fit testing.

• TCEQ Class “C” Wastewater Operator License or higher.
• Experience in maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities.

• Abilitytocommunicateclearlyandeffectivelybothverballyandin writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, governmental agencies, and the public.
• Proficient skill in the use and application of computer software packages which include: word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Proficient skill in the use of materials, tools, utility calculations and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of wastewater treatment and collection systems.

This position is subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling to perform essential functions. Working conditions are in an office and field environment. Field environment has frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. Operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

May be required to work other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.

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