Manager, Senior, Operations and Compliance

Trinity River Authority of Texas•Arlington, TX

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About The Position

This management position is responsible through Management level positions for providing operational, maintenance, and technical assistance in all phases of program management. The position includes oversight of the operations, maintenance, engineering and administration of current and proposed Authority Projects within Northern Region and other programs of the Northern Region as assigned. This includes, the standardization of maintenance and asset management across all Northern Region projects. In addition, this position works with Northern Region Project Managers and staff to develop, update, and implement liquids, solids, biosolids, and sludge disposal treatment processes and related operating treatment programs that are included or unique to each Project.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in technical field related to water and wastewater resources required.
Minimum of ten years of experience in utility operation and management or in a comparable role of responsibility in the private sector.
Must be knowledgeable in water and wastewater operations and maintenance systems and programs, and the various governmental agencies involved with the water resource industry.
The ability to plan, organize and supervise the NR Projects, their work force, and the various NR programs.
Ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
Mathematical skills and accounting skills sufficient to prepare the annual operating budgets and interpret technical data relating to the treatment processes.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with others.
Effective team member and team leadership skills that fosters trusting relationship within and outside the Authority.
Effective communications and management skills, combined with public relations ability.
Valid Texas driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class A Wastewater Operators License preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs and provides Operations & Maintenance guidance and technical expertise with Northern Region operating projects liquids, solids, and sludge management programs and related annual budgets in collaboration with assigned NR Project Managers.
Coordinates efforts with consultants, equipment vendors/manufacturers, and Northern Region staff in researching, analyzing, and implementing the selection of treatment, transportation, monitoring and surveillance technology for wastewater treatment facilities including cost/benefit analysis, energy reduction and efficiency, and preparation of operational summary reports.
Develop and administer programs including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance; provides oversight of programs including use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Plans and strategizes the development and continuous improvement of maintenance training regarding best practices and CMMS.
Identify and prioritize business opportunities related to loss elimination, system availability, and equipment deficiencies to guide planning and scheduling activities and achieve reliability requirements.
Develops and implements short and long-range plans, which assists to guide the overall Northern Region objectives to meet changes in state and federal regulatory requirements, i.e. Safe Drinking Water Act treatment parameters, Clean Water Act discharge limitations, Texas Water Code requirements, Notice of Violations and Administrative Orders.
Administers consultant contract services related to conducting on-site operating Project pilot studies, inspections and investigations for special projects related to the operation and maintenance of Northern Region Projects.
Provides technical assistance and consults with representatives from various operating agencies, consultants, Northern Region Projects, and other Authority departments as necessary which may include meetings, presentations and leadership at meetings, as well as technical and administrative repor
Represents the Authority's interests with local, state and federal governments and regulatory agencies and assists in administering associated agreements, programs, regulatory permits and regulations, which may include, but are not limited to, requirements for effluent reuse, air quality standards, biosolids quality, water conservation, vulnerability assessments, disaster preparedness, and security guideline programs and emergency management and recovery programs.
Participates in the planning and developmental activities for Project improvement and expansions, including the asset management program for infrastructure condition assessment, rehabilitation and replacement of deteriorated and/or obsolete facilities, and equipment.
Directly supervises Project management level employees to include hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
Coordinates the preparation of applications for grants and administers wastewater grants for project improvement activities as assigned.
Authorizes and approves requisitions and expenditures for resources in accordance with delegate spending authority.
May serve as Manager, Deputy Executive, NR in the absence of that staff member.
Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.