Pumps & Controls Supervisor

City of Salem•1457 23rd St SE Salem, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead with purpose as Salem's next Pumps & Controls Supervisor. The City of Salem Public Works Department is looking for a Pumps & Controls Supervisor that will lead the team that operates and maintains the crucial utility infrastructure that supplies the Salem-Keizer metropolitan area with safe drinking water and collects wastewater and conveys it to the Willow Lake Pollution Control Facility for treatment. This is a vital service that sustains the health and welfare of the entire community. It is a career position that allows you to make a difference in the lives of people and sustains the viability of the local economy. You will lead a team of 12 technical and vocational professionals that operate and maintain the backbone of the City of Salem’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including: 21 Water Pumps Stations, 19 Water Reservoirs, 30 Sewer Pump (Lift) Stations, Pumps & Controls at the Geren Island Water Treatment Facility, Pumps & Controls at the Aquifer Storage Recovery Facility, Landscape maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection facilities, City’s Waste Processing Facility (septage/leachate receiving, hydrovac wastes, street sweepings, construction debris), and the Central SCADA system, with instrumentation, monitors, controls, and telemetry.

Requirements

Must pass the pre-employment background check.
Must have, or can obtain, an Oregon Driver license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
Must possess a valid Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) License, or can obtain one within six months, if applying from out-of-state.
Associate degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an accredited technical/vocational program in a related field to program assignment (i.e., engineering technology, electrical/electronics, HVAC, plumbing, etc.), and five years of supervisory experience in a related field, or any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
Knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience in the operation and maintenance of motors, submersible pumps, variable frequency drives, actuators, valves, monitors, sensors, and other equipment related to the operation of water pump stations, sewer pump (lift) stations, and water reservoirs.
Knowledge and understanding of the operation of a SCADA system and associated monitors, sensors, and communications telemetry.
Knowledge and training working with a Limited Maintenance Electrician’s license, safely working in confined spaces, protecting against arc flash, and preventing exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Water Distribution Operator and/or Water Treatment Operator Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 certifications.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Wastewater Collection Systems Operator and/or Wastewater Treatment Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 certifications.
Knowledge and experience working with a SCADA system with an understanding of associated instrumentation, monitoring, and telemetry.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain the backbone of the City of Salem’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Manage 21 Water Pumps Stations.
Manage 19 Water Reservoirs.
Manage 30 Sewer Pump (Lift) Stations.
Oversee Pumps & Controls at the Geren Island Water Treatment Facility.
Oversee Pumps & Controls at the Aquifer Storage Recovery Facility.
Manage landscape maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection facilities.
Oversee the City’s Waste Processing Facility (septage/leachate receiving, hydrovac wastes, street sweepings, construction debris).
Manage the Central SCADA system, with instrumentation, monitors, controls, and telemetry.
Plan, prioritize, and direct the work of a team of technicians dedicated to the operation and maintenance of the pump stations and reservoirs of the City’s water and wastewater system.
Create operating budgets, track expenditures, purchase materials, and work with contractors, vendors, and consultants.
Recruit, hire, mentor, coach, train, evaluate, and discipline personnel, as needed.
Respond to unplanned urgent and emergency situations, such as equipment failures, water main breaks, sanitary sewer overflows, power outages, floods, and other incidents.