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Liberty

Supervisor, Water Operations

Liberty, Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States, 85635

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Overview Purpose: Operations Supervisor directs employees and assists in prioritizing and performing routine and emergency functions associated with the daily operations of a water and/or wastewater system. Duties include directing staff in daily checks of wells, pumps, booster pump stations, reservoirs, lift stations and plant equipment. Responsible for the performance and maintenance and repair of the water and/or wastewater system, and responding to customer problems and complaints about water quality; responding to or directing employees to respond to main breaks, service breaks and other system emergencies as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities

Daily direction, coordination and supervision of employees in the repair, maintenance and inspection of all well sites, reservoirs, water lines, booster stations, and the general condition of all sites and appurtenances.

Perform maintenance, repairs and installations on water distribution systems including main lines, service lines, valves, meters, fire hydrants, booster pumps, hydro pneumatic tanks and service lines.

Assist customers with issues related to water supply, volume, pressure or quality.

Inspect new construction by outside contractors to assure standards and materials.

Perform blue stake and locate service lines, mains and valve boxes.

Collect water samples for compliance testing, chlorinate the water system, repair chlorinator and adjust to correct settings.

Plan, assign and supervise the work of field personnel. Train staff as needed. Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for consistency in completion of tasks.

Oversee water production, distribution and treatment facility operations by directing operation, maintenance, testing and repair of the facility systems and equipment.

Supervise and train staff on all water production and treatment, with an emphasis on developing and promoting self-directed teams, which operate safely and efficiently. Plan and prioritize daily assignments, monitor, encourage employee development, improve management principles and practices and participate in personnel selection, objectives, goal setting and evaluations. Train personnel by developing technical and safety training programs, scheduling training activities and coordinating activities with off-site instructors.

Operate and maintain the water SCADA applications and electrical control panels. Perform program modifications and adjustments to SCADA system as necessary. Complete trouble-shooting activities to control panels and other electrical elements associated with the system.

Prepare ongoing and periodic comparative analysis and reporting formats of performance metrics and/or conditional usage statistics in support of documenting the health and condition of operating systems.

Provide improvement recommendations and prepares budgetary support for operation, maintenance and capital spend budgets.

Operate, maintain, monitor and repair sanitary sewer facility equipment including pumps, motors, blowers, chemical feeds, and flow metering instruments to ensure wastewater flows freely through the system.

Obtain samples and perform fats, oils and grease sanitary sewer inspections to determine proper compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Maintain collection systems including lift stations and a collection cleaning and CCTV program. Perform routine inspections and repairs on manholes and direct contractor cleaning crews.

Operate valves and pumps as part of the system. Read and interpret meters and other required instruments. Enter lift station flow data and inspection readings into daily reports. Provide progress reports and inspection field reports summarizing system condition.

Administrative duties include answering and returning phone calls, entering daily input into computer, processing employee interviews and reviews, meeting with vendor contacts, resolving personnel issues, filing work orders, verifying and approving timesheets, assisting with budget administration, writing reports and providing information required by management and regulatory agencies.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Specialized knowledge of wastewater collection, wastewater treatment and/or reclamation, water treatment, and/or water distribution principles and practices at a technical level. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing area of concentration and procedures necessary to operate. Safety practices in operation of electrical and mechanical equipment used in systems and facilities. Computerized treatment process applications and data logging functions. Appropriate certification is required.

Five to ten years’ experience, depending on specific area of concentration (wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, water distribution, or water treatment) with increasing responsibilities. Minimum 12 months experience as an Operator III or equivalent. Previous leadership/supervisory experience a plus.

Arizona locations require a ADEQ Grade IV in Water Distribution and/or Treatment certification

Maintain a valid state driver’s license. May require a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), with appropriate classification and endorsements.

Work requires the ability to read maps, manuals, work orders, and blueprints and perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as knowledge of common water calculations and their applications.

What We Offer

Company funded Pension program

401k with Company match

Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Defined Contribution savings plan

Top Talent Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and do not meet all qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to explore the opportunity.

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