Treatment Operations Superintendent - Water Plant

RESPONSIBILITIES:
To supervise water plant functions through the implementation of policies and procedures and EMS System to efficiently operate the water plants and equipment used to treat and disinfect drinking water supplies safely and in accordance with regulatory requirements. Collect, treat, and dispose of waterborne waste, safely and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

KEY DUTIES:

· Supervise the Plant Supervisor in the Water Department. Plan, establish operational priorities, plus schedule major maintenance activities between operations and the plant maintenance department.

· Assist Supervisors and Senior Operators with the performance of the water facilities and with the personnel who run physical and chemical tests on water facilities.

· Assure that all plants and pump stations are operating properly and safely. Provide support to the Plant Supervisors and Maintenance personnel with the mechanical, electrical repair, adjustment, and maintenance on plant equipment.

· Have the ability to review plans and specifications on capital projects and improvements at treatment facilities.

· Consult with engineers, contractors, and the Instrumentation and Controls Manager on development, installation, programming, etc., on the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA).

· Instructs Supervisors and Senior Operators on monitoring and how to use the SCADA system to maintain and improve distribution system(s) operation.

· Monitor the text alarms from SCADA for all facilities during normal working hours and after normal working hours. Participate in all phases of new water source exploration, source development, and including new water facility design and construction. Participate in design and construction of water facility upgrades.

· Responsible for the oversight of safety practices for all facilities and personnel in conjunction with Safety Manager and in adherence to Federal and State OSHA regulations.

· Operate the Cole’s Run Dam which is to include fulfilling the requirements of the Emergency Action Plan for the dam should the EAP become necessary.

· Assist plant operators, on-call operators, and the collection & distribution department during normal working hours and after normal working hours with large leaks that may require facility shutdown, output increases, water distribution or outage notifications. Notify Staunton water operations if a redistribution will affect the city’s distribution system.

· Coordinates with all Department for all phases of assigned projects from inception through project close out, including planning, budgeting, design, procurement/project delivery, permitting, construction, contract administration, asset management and final acceptance.

· Ensure documentation, asset identification and information on new, replaced or rehabilitated equipment is integrated into work order management system.

· Serve as a backup to the Treatment Operations Superintendent of Wastewater.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and prefer two (2) years of college training in engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related field.

· Class 3 Wastewater or Class 3 Water license as issued through the Virginia Board of Certification of Water and Wastewater Works Operators is required upon hire. Must obtain the deficient license within 24 months of hire.

· Five (5) years of supervisory experience at a Water Treatment Plant is required.

· Five (5) years of experience in the project management of water and/or wastewater facilities is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

· Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, read in English to understand directions, procedures, and communicate with others.

· Must have an understanding of basic mathematics, basic liquid hydraulics, multiple pressure zones, mechanical and electrical knowledge, use general hand tools, and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

· Must have knowledge of regulations issued by, including but not limited to, the Augusta County Code, the Environmental Protection Agency, Virginia Health Department, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Virginia Department of Transportation, that pertain to public water and wastewater treatment facilities.

· Must possess knowledge of Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Materials Communications regulations.

· Must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License.

· Ability to perform several tasks at the same time.

· Must exhibit a positive attitude to effectively deal with the public, agency officials, co-workers, and have the ability to supervise and manage teams.

Pay: $88,524.80 - $110,656.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $88,525 - $110,656