CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY Superintendent (DCOPS) Dead-End Mains

San Antonio Water System•San Antonio, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Superintendent is a position that performs work in the field. This position is a working position and is the first level supervisory representative for various work crews in the field. The Superintendent is responsible for managing the financial, physical, and human resources within Engineering & Construction and Distribution & Collection Operations in accordance with all safety guidelines.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, Construction Management, Science, Public Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency plus five years’ progressive experience in construction, water, or wastewater including two years in a supervisory/lead role.
TCEQ Class “C” Water Distribution Operator License and Class “III” Wastewater Collection Operator License within 24 months of hire.
Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
OR High School Diploma/GED plus eight years’ of progressive experience in construction, water, or wastewater including two years in a supervisory/lead role.
TCEQ Class “C” Water Distribution Operator License and Class “III” Wastewater Collection Operator License within 24 months of hire.
Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Proficient skill in the use of materials, tools, utility calculations and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution, wastewater treatment and collection systems.
Skill in utilizing a personal computer and proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, and computerized maintenance management system software.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with SAWS internal and external customers, vendors, and governmental agencies.

Responsibilities

Routinely conducts work in the system as part of Engineering & Construction and Distribution & Collection Operations.
Supervises, selects, develops, trains, evaluates and makes recommendations for corrective action up to and including termination.
Forecasts, allocates, and monitors the human, physical and financial resources for the assigned area.
Plans, monitors, reviews, and reports field activities for construction of new system infrastructure and rehabilitation of system infrastructure covering a wide logistical area.
Develops, evaluates, and implements plans during normal and crisis situations to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory statutes.
Reads, reviews, and recommends changes to construction plans, blueprints, block maps, schematics and as-built drawings.
Conducts safety training, trains and mentors employees on safety and technical aspects of the job to include risk management planning associated with applicable chemical use and handling.
Provides training and guidance to crews by assigning and checking work and develops standard operating procedures that optimize system performance.
Performs various utility calculations and conducts advanced level process control analysis.
Supports and implements various special projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.