Superintendent 2

Connecticut Water Service, Inc.•Bucksport, ME

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an opening in our Service Delivery Admin department for an Superintendent 2. We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K). The Superintendent position is a hands-on general management position. The Superintendent has overall responsibility for the daily operation of the division, both water treatment and distribution. The Superintendent is the senior supervisor in the division, and has the responsibility to direct the daily duties of the employees in the division, and directly supervises two divisions: Bucksport and Millinocket, ME. This will require frequent travel within the state of Maine. Duties include performance reviews and appraisals, adherence to all company personnel policies and to state and federal laws, and communications to employees on all company matters. The Superintendent must report regularly on the activities within the division to the Director of Operations and will support the Lead Water Operator and respective Water Operators. The Superintendent also has responsibility to insure the safety of division employees through the administration of the company safety program. System Operation and Stewardship: The Superintendent has the responsibility for the daily operation and maintenance of the water production facility and distribution system and for compliance with the public health and water quality requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Maine Rules Relating to Drinking Water. The Superintendent must also plan for the proper maintenance, replacement, and expansion of the water system, in accordance with company standards and professional water works industry guidelines. This includes the ability for the water system to meet or exceed all regulatory standards for drinking water. Supervisory: The Superintendent is the senior supervisor in the division, and has the responsibility to direct the daily duties of the employees in the division. Duties include performance reviews and appraisals, adherence to all company personnel policies and to state and federal laws, and communications to employees on all company matters. The Superintendent must report regularly on the activities within the division to the Vice President - Operations. The Superintendent also has responsibility to insure the safety of division employees through the administration of the company safety program. Financial performance: The Superintendent is responsible for the development and management of the annual operating and capital budget for the division. The Millinocket annual operating budget exceeds $1.2 million. The Millinocket annual capital budget exceeds $200,000. The key areas of financial management for the Superintendent include labor, power, chemicals, materials and supplies, and outside contractors. Each operating division is expected to meet budgeted income targets, and to assist in the planning for revenue and expense adjustments as necessary to achieve the budgeted targets. Community Relations: The Superintendent must seek to develop and maintain positive relationships with the communities in the division. This includes having personal knowledge of the community leaders and municipal officials in the division. Often, the Superintendent must act as the company spokesperson at the local level. The Superintendent is also encouraged to develop and maintain positive relationships with large water customers in the division. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Water Distribution Level IV required
Driver’s License required
High proficiency with Treatment and distribution software (SCADA)
Experience with General office software
Leadership skills
Ability to maintain effective relationships with employees, customers, public officials, and regulators
5-7 years of supervisory experience in a water utility or related field

Nice To Haves

CDL A preferred

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for the daily operation of the division, both water treatment and distribution.
Direct the daily duties of the employees in the division.
Supervise two divisions: Bucksport and Millinocket, ME.
Perform performance reviews and appraisals.
Ensure adherence to all company personnel policies and to state and federal laws.
Communicate to employees on all company matters.
Report regularly on the activities within the division to the Director of Operations.
Support the Lead Water Operator and respective Water Operators.
Ensure the safety of division employees through the administration of the company safety program.
Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the water production facility and distribution system.
Ensure compliance with the public health and water quality requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Maine Rules Relating to Drinking Water.
Plan for the proper maintenance, replacement, and expansion of the water system.
Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budget for the division.
Manage labor, power, chemicals, materials and supplies, and outside contractors.
Meet budgeted income targets and assist in planning for revenue and expense adjustments.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with the communities in the division.
Act as the company spokesperson at the local level.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with large water customers in the division.
Performs other duties as assigned.