Water Plant Assistant Superintendent

About the role

The City of El Paso Water Utilities is seeking a Supervisor of Water Treatment Plant Operations. This position oversees and coordinates day-to-day activities of personnel engaged in the maintenance and operation of a water treatment plant.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 24-hour plant operations in accordance with federal and state requirements and departmental procedures.
• Involves: Schedule regular, preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment, security systems, facilities and storage areas to minimize impact on water treatment plant operation.
• Inspect plant and monitor all stages of water treatment process. Correct any equipment and treatment deficiencies.
• Respond to emergencies and determine remedial action.
• Directly supervise critical tasks such as installation of raw water pumps, high service pumps or changes in plant processes.
• Monitor water samples data, analyze laboratory results and instrument readings and make required adjustments.
• Regulate dosages of chemicals applied to water during treatment.
• Check water for turbidity, odors, alkalinity, chlorine residual and other requirements to ensure compliance with water quality regulations.
• Maintain inventories of water treatment chemicals and spare parts for critical areas.
• Complete data base input for Facilities Maintenance software and TCEQ reporting requirements.
• Prepare daily activity reports and logs.
• Prepare required administrative reports.
• Schedule, assign and review operational and procedural activities.
• Prioritize, adjust and coordinate plant activities to meet unforeseen scheduling changes or emergencies.
• Instruct, guide and check work.
• Appraise employee performance.
• Provide training and development.
• Review and enforce occupational health and safety rules and regulations.
• Issue safety equipment.
• Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards.
• Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony.
• Interview applicants.
• Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes.

Requirements

• A High School diploma, GED or higher and five (5) years of experience in water treatment plant operations and maintenance, including two (2) years in a lead capacity.
• Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
• Class "B" Water Certificate of Competency issued by TCEQ.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating 24-hour plant operations.
• Experience inspecting and monitoring water treatment processes.
• Experience regulating chemical dosages and analyzing laboratory results.
• Experience maintaining inventories and scheduling maintenance.
• Experience preparing reports and enforcing safety protocols.
• Experience supervising and instructing staff.

Skills

• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws regarding the handling and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Proficiency in computer hardware, software, and peripherals to maintain records, reports, and database information.
• Ability to enforce safe working practices and procedures.
• Experience with supervisory techniques, standards, and conduct.

Benefits

• LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE: Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for dependents are also available. Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses) is also available.
• ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE: Eligible employees accrue vacation credit based on their hours worked.
• SICK LEAVE WITH PAY: Available to all regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week.
• ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE: Available for occupational injuries and occupational diseases.
• PREGNANCY LEAVE: Pregnancy is treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): Access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost.
• WELLNESS PROGRAM: Various programs and incentives to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE: Encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skilled workforce.

Pay

$53,813.55 - $80,720.33 Annually

Schedule

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX