Superintendent - Treatment Operations

San Antonio Water System•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent-Treatment Operations is a field position responsible for managing the financial, physical, and human resources associated with wastewater treatment facilities or recycled water and odor control facilities, in accordance with regulatory and safety guidelines. The position oversees daily facility operations and ensures field sampling, daily recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting are completed accurately and as required by local, state, and federal authorities. The Superintendent works under limited supervision or guidance and directly supervises assigned staff. The role includes planning and monitoring operations and resources, developing and implementing plans for normal and crisis situations, supporting regulatory compliance, coordinating with other organizational groups, and improving operational procedures. The position is subject to on-call work after scheduled hours and may require work on days, nights, weekends, or holidays. Work takes place in office and field environments. Field work involves frequent exposure to inclement weather, wastewater, mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined-space hazards, offensive fumes, excessive noise, heavy traffic, deep excavations, and animals, snakes, and poisonous insects. The position requires operating a company vehicle daily and may require clearance to use respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, Construction Management, Science, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution, plus five years of progressive experience in construction, water, and/or wastewater, including two years in a supervisory or lead role; OR a high school diploma/GED plus eight years of progressive experience in construction, water, and/or wastewater, including two years in a supervisory or lead role.
TCEQ Class “B” Wastewater Operator License upon hire.
Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
Pass a physical examination for chemical hazards and respiratory protection.
Pass position-specific physical testing.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with SAWS internal and external customers, vendors, and governmental agencies.
Ability to perform essential functions involving standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
Ability to operate a company vehicle daily and comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements, including respiratory protection clearance where required.

Nice To Haves

TCEQ Class “A” Wastewater Operator License.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of wastewater treatment facilities or recycled water and odor control facilities.
Ensure field sampling is performed, daily records are maintained, and regulatory reporting is complete and accurate as required by local, state, and federal authorities.
Supervise, select, develop, train, and evaluate assigned staff; recommend corrective action, up to and including termination.
Forecast, allocate, and monitor human, physical, and financial resources for the assigned area.
Plan, prioritize, monitor, review, and report field activities for facility operations.
Develop, evaluate, and implement plans for normal and crisis situations to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory statutes.
Facilitate safety committees, work planning groups, and special project teams.
Coordinate with other organizational groups, crafts, and operational staff to address operational needs.
Provide training and guidance to wastewater technicians by assigning and checking work.
Train and mentor employees on safety and technical aspects of the job, including applicable chemical handling.
Develop standard operating procedures and/or guidelines to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality.
Review and recommend changes to engineering reports, plans and specifications, and procurement contracts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be available for on-call work after scheduled work hours.