Field Operations Supervisor, Pipeline

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority

About The Position

Under limited supervision, is responsible for the day to day supervision of the Pipeline Department, which is responsible for the installation and maintenance of all water and sewer service connections, pipelines and appurtenances. Provides guidance and supervision to subordinate staff members. Ensures jobs performed conform to BJWSA specifications and standards, as well as state, federal and other regulatory agency standards.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have knowledge of OSHA and other related regulations.
Must possess ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
Requires computer experience in Microsoft Office products with the ability to use software used by BJWSA and possess keyboarding skills.
Must complete BJWSA sponsored training in work zone safety, trenching and shoring, confined space entry, lockout/tag out, first aid/CPR and bloodborne pathogens or others as required.
Must possess a valid Real ID compliant Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Preferred vocational/technical school training in construction management and heavy equipment operation.
Preferred minimum of five (5) years of experience dealing with water and sewer activities including construction and repair.
Preferred 3 years’ experience in supervisory or lead position.
Preferably possess a SC Water Distribution Operator Level A License and a SC Wastewater Collection System Operator Level A License or must pass both Level A tests within two (2) years of employment.
Obtain a Department of Defense ID (DBIDS) within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Performs various supervisory duties in managing subordinate staff to include training, instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards and guidelines through the proper coordination of activities, allocating personnel appropriately. Performs personnel related functions such as acting on employee concerns, providing recommendations for selection of new employees, transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, and discharge.
Monitors adherence to safety and security policies and recommends changes when needed.
Coordinates the location, installation and maintenance of water and sewer service taps and mainlines, meter installations, valves, hydrants, and other water and sewer appurtenances. Ensures continuous GPS data collection of water and sewer assets for mapping accuracy, and forwards updates to the GIS department.
Initiates, receives, reviews, processes and/or transmits a variety of information and reports regularly: such as lab records, maps, property plats, maintenance work orders, electrical schematics and technical publications or blueprints on water distribution and wastewater collection systems, personnel evaluations, timecards, and personnel request forms.
Coordinates the transportation of crews, materials, tools and heavy equipment required for each project. Communicates with various departments and crews via telephone, person-to-person, radio, fax, email, etc.
Prepares construction cost estimates for new water and sewer installations and repairs where applicable.
Receives, investigates, considers and responds to customer complaints and concerns a professional manner. Provides information and technical assistance to the public and customers, both internal and external. Customers included all departments within the Authority, as well as external parties including engineers, contractors, vendors and customers.
Participates, when possible, as a member of the Design Review Team, and assists in the design and construction of new water distribution and wastewater collections systems.
Monitors inventory of and requisitions for needed equipment and supplies. Provides recommendations for purchases related to operations and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collections systems.
Operates related technical equipment to include a backhoe, leveling instruments, ditch witch, dump truck, boring machine, asphalt cutter, tapping machine, electronic pipe locator, mechanics tools, carpenter tools, etc.
Ensures BJWSA work zone is set up safely and in compliance with SCDOT Standards.
Is responsible for pressure testing, disinfection, and tapping of pipes. Investigates possible cross-connections and takes appropriate corrective action.
Serves as a member of the emergency stay-behind team.
Performs other duties as required.