Pump Station Supervisor

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority•633 Groundwater Way, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents in this position are responsible for supervising the operation, repair, and maintenance of all wastewater pumping stations, related equipment, and pressurized lines. This position is assigned to pay grade R32. The role involves developing plans and programming, formulating budgetary data, assigning job duties, conducting employee evaluations, preparing contractual obligations, developing educational curriculum, and reporting parameters related to the overall programming of the office. The supervisor will assist the Utility Collection System Superintendent with the daily operations of over 150 highly technical sewer pumping stations. Responsibilities include overseeing chemical dosing contracts, purchasing parts, and coordinating service for all pumping stations. The position also acts as a custodian for maintaining fleet vehicles for the division, producing required reports for state and local authorities, and preparing and monitoring annual budgets. Reviewing requisitions to ensure correct account expenditures and proper bidding procedures are followed, and reviewing Maximo work orders for accuracy before closing are also key duties. This role serves as a liaison with engineers and contractors for design, construction, and operation of multiple assets, and instructs work crews in the repair and maintenance of pump stations. A strong mechanical and electrical background is required for troubleshooting and repairing highly technical equipment. The supervisor will review system parameters for problem areas, act as backup ORC to the Utility Collections System Superintendent, and oversee all operations within the Utility Collections System during their absence. Field maintenance and management of the SCADA and Telemetry System, developing programs to enhance system operability, and monitoring compliance with safety rules and standards are also part of the role. The position is responsible for ensuring the CERT team is properly trained, conducts practice, and holds current pulmonary function & fit tests required by OSHA. Maintaining the confined space entry rescue team and equipment apparatus for safe operations, operating heavy equipment and trucks, and coordinating field personnel during disaster situations are also required. Overseeing equipment repair and maintenance, approving requisitions, researching equipment & history, and being accountable for inventory/property management are essential. This position is a member of the organization management team and is responsible for demonstrating and holding others accountable to the CFPUA values. It requires working in partnership with their own department and all other CFPUA departments toward achieving organizational goals, and creating a culture of belonging and inclusion. The role works with the Human Resources department to ensure staff completes all relevant employment training and ensures compliance with all CFPUA policies and procedures, as well as federal and state employment law. Exercises a purchasing authority up to $1,000 without supervisor approval. Performs other related job duties as assigned. In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Requirements

Must be a current CFPUA employee
High school diploma or GED required.
Seven (7) years pump station work experience including managerial experience or any related work field.
NC Grade 3 Collections System Operator certification is required.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid NC Class B CDL driver's license.
Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.
Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.
Requires travel between CFPUA sites.
Use or repair small/light equipment (power tools).
Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).
Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).
Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in engineering, project management or related course study preferred.
NC Grade 4 Collections Systems Operator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervising the operation, repair, and maintenance of all wastewater pumping stations, related equipment, and pressurized lines.
Assisting the Utility Collection System Superintendent with daily operations of 150 plus highly technical sewer pumping stations.
Overseeing chemical dosing contracts, purchasing of parts, and coordinating service for all pumping stations.
Maintaining fleet vehicles for the division as a custodian.
Producing required reports as needed by state and local authority.
Preparing and monitoring the annual budgets to ensure adequate funds are available.
Reviewing requisitions to ensure expenditures are taken from correct accounts and proper bidding procedures are followed.
Reviewing all Maximo work orders in work complete statues to ensure correct labor, material, and logs before closing work orders.
Serving as a liaison for CFPUA with engineers and contractors for design, construction, and operation of multiple assets.
Instructing work crews in the repair and maintenance of pump stations.
Troubleshooting and repairing highly technical equipment, requiring a strong mechanical and electrical background.
Reviewing system parameters for problem areas.
Acting as back up ORC to the Utility Collections System Superintendent and overseeing all operations within the Utility Collections System during his absence.
Performing field maintenance and management of SCADA and Telemetry System.
Developing programs to enhance system operability.
Monitoring compliance with safety rules and standards.
Ensuring the CERT team is properly trained, conducts practice & hold a current pulmonary function & fit test required by OSHA.
Maintaining the confined space entry rescue team and equipment apparatus used to insure safe operations.
Operating heavy equipment and trucks.
Coordinating the work of field personnel during disaster situations.
Overseeing equipment repair and maintenance.
Approving requisitions, researching equipment & history.
Accountable for inventory/property management.
Demonstrating and holding others accountable to the CFPUA values.
Working in partnership with their own department and all other CFPUA departments toward achieving organizational goals.
Creating a culture of belonging and inclusion.
Ensuring staff completes all relevant employment training in partnership with the Human Resources department.
Ensuring compliance with all CFPUA policies and procedures.
Ensuring compliance with federal and state employment law in partnership with the Human Resources department.
Exercising a purchasing authority up to $1,000 without approval from supervisor.
Performing other related job duties as assigned.
Performing alternate duties in the event of an emergency as essential personnel.