Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

About the role

Plans, organizes and supervises the daily operations and staff during an assigned shift in the running of wastewater treatment plant and ensures operations are compliant with local, state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, organizes and coordinates the daily operations with staff to meet work goals; ensures activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service; responds to requests for information, and provides technical information within scope of authority.
• Supervises the staff of the assigned shift; meets regularly with staff to resolve workload and technical issues; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains, cross-trains and evaluates staff; counsels, coaches and instructs employees as required; monitors work and evaluates performance; ensures staff adhere to policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Works with the Plant Manager in the development of the operations budget; maintains data on supplies used and provides input into plans and projects for plant improvement; meets with engineers and contractors to review drawings and prints; reads and reviews prints and plans for new installations.
• Orders and maintains parts and supply inventories; participates in writing equipment specifications; orders parts, equipment and supplies.
• Inspects plant processes, equipment, analysis of instrument readings and laboratory data; turns equipment on and off for treatment process control; assures proper operation of ponds; prepares operations records and reports.
• Ensures the odor control program is operating properly; assigns staff to conduct site monitoring; compiles results to determine chemical dosages to be used; informs plant supervisor when chemicals are needed.
• Responds to customer odor complaints, determines cause, assists customer in rectifying problem and reports findings to supervisor.
• Serves as the plant safety/training officer; ensures OSHA compliance and safe practices are being followed by staff.
• Sets up and operates gas monitors; schedules heavy equipment and fleet maintenance.
• Conducts tours of the treatment plant and other facilities.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Water Technology or a directly related field PLUS two (2) years of experience in an activated sludge wastewater treatment facility treating at least five MGD, with some supervisory or lead worker experience.
• A valid driver's license and NM Level IV Wastewater Certification required.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of: Wastewater treatment plant processes, operations and equipment; principles and practices of effective employee supervision; principles and practices of administrative management.
• Ability to: Make quick judgment calls and decisions during malfunctions or other emergencies; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; build and sustain effective working relationships; effectively lead, plan, organize and schedule work activities; maintain constant alertness and concentration; operate a personal computer and various software applications; operate a motorized vehicle and two-way radio; use process testing equipment; work in confined spaces, wear and use SCBA equipment, and pass annual confined-space physical.
• Skills in: Personal computer and equipment operation.

Benefits

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.