Superintendent - Treatment Operations

Job Description

The Superintendent-Treatment Operations is a field position responsible for managing the financial, physical, and human resources associated with the operations of wastewater treatment facilities or recycled water / odor control facilities in accordance with all regulatory and safety guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the daily operation of the wastewater treatment facility or recycled water / odor control facilities.
• Affirms all field sampling is performed; daily records are maintained; and regulatory reporting is complete and accurate as required by local, state and federal authorities.
• 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 operations of wastewater treatment facilities or recycled water / odor control 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.
• Collaborates with other organizational groups, crafts, and operational staff to address operational needs.
• Provides training and guidance to wastewater technicians by assigning and checking work. 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.
• Reviews and recommends changes to engineering reports, plans / specifications, and procurement contracts.
• May be required to be on-call after scheduled work hours.

Decision Making

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

Minimum Requirements

• 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 years’ progressive experience in construction, water, and / or wastewater. Including two years in a supervisory / lead role.
• TCEQ Class “B” Wastewater Operator License upon hire.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
• Pass a physical examination for chemical hazards and respiratory protection.
• Pass position specific physical testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• TCEQ Class “A” Wastewater Operator License.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• 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.