Superintendent Water Treatment Plants

Portage County Ohio • Ravenna, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of three Water Plants, ensuring that the treatment of drinking water meets all requirements set by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. This role involves troubleshooting operational problems, supervising staff and contractors, managing equipment maintenance, and participating in budgeting and reporting.

Requirements

• Ability to use distribution systems and treatment equipment, computers, and common hand and power tools
• Through knowledge of water treatment systems and facilities
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques
• Knowledge of County and Department policies and procedures
• Ability to operate computerized monitoring and data acquisition programs
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to perform data acquisition and mathematical analysis
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and technical manuals
• High school education or equivalent
• Five years’ experience in water field
• Must have an Ohio Class II Water Operator License
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Trouble shooting operational problems and taking responsible action to correct problems
• Ensuring work is carried out safely and accurately and within required time frames
• Supervising, assisting, and monitoring water operation decisions
• Reviewing daily logs and assuring appropriate tests have been performed
• Responding and resolving customer complaints
• Reading prints, preparing reports, specifications, and participating in annual budgets
• Scheduling and supervising the repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities, including preventive, corrective, and emergency tasks
• Supervising contract labor in the repair, maintenance, installation, and calibration of equipment
• Training of operations and subordinate employees in the proper operation of equipment, treatment systems, safety practices, and Departmental procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED