Team Leader - Water Transmission

Great Lakes Water Authority•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Team Leader - Water Transmission supervises, guides, directs, and trains staff within a Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) facility or functional unit. The role manages projects, organizes crews, assigns and prioritizes work, and completes required local, state, federal, and GLWA reports. The position may supervise all staff within a facility or functional unit as assigned and carries out management policies and directives. The position performs shift work that may include day, afternoon, night, weekend, holiday, emergency, and on-call assignments. Work takes place in office or field environments, at remote sites or locations within the GLWA Service Area, and in all conditions involving outside elements and seasonal weather. The employee must be able to commute to GLWA facilities and work sites and respond to after-hours emergencies. The role requires an associate degree in a related operational or functional field, or a combination of related work experience and education that may substitute for the degree, and at least one year of supervisory or leadership experience in the utility industry or a plant setting. A related license or certification is preferred. A valid Michigan driver's license is required. A valid CDL-A with an “N” air brake endorsement must be obtained within one year of employment. The physical requirements include climbing, working in confined spaces and elevated locations, descending underground, lifting at least 50 pounds, and walking, standing, or working for long periods. The employee must be able to wear respiratory protection and other PPE, meet vision and physical testing requirements, and perform physically demanding tasks at certain job sites. A comprehensive benefits package begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment and includes health, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective on the first day of employment.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related operational or functional field, such as Applied Technology, Mechatronics, Engineering, or Chemistry, from an accredited college or university; related work experience and education may substitute for the degree.
At least one year of supervisory or leadership experience gained through progressively more responsible positions in the utility industry or a plant setting.
Valid Michigan Driver’s License.
Ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain.
Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with an “N” air brake endorsement within one year of employment; the posting also states that a CDL is required based on assignment.
Ability to work irregular hours, commute to GLWA facilities and work sites, and respond to after-hours emergencies and on-call responses.
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, work in confined spaces and elevated locations, and descend underground.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and walk, stand, or work for long periods.
Ability to demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms and detect abnormal equipment sounds, and visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of day or night.
Ability to pass vision, biomechanical, baseline physical, and annual fit tests.
Ability to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment.
Ability at specific job sites to carry, stack, dig, shovel, hit, push, pull, and perform other tasks requiring considerable physical strength.
Ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather.

Nice To Haves

License or certification in a related operational or functional field.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and plan work assignments, manage projects, and organize crews.
Manage and direct a field team and ensure accurate work and timekeeping records.
Maintain records and prepare required reports, logs, and computer files.
Develop and assist with staff training and maintain a harmonious work environment.
Provide and support an ongoing safety and injury prevention program.
Attend and facilitate meetings.
Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
Prepare performance evaluations for assigned team members.
Supervise staff within a facility or functional unit as assigned.
Perform shift work, including day, afternoon, night, weekend, holiday, and emergency assignments.
Wear personal protective equipment and follow security policies and procedures.
Perform quality assurance, quality control, and equipment hand-off for assigned operations and maintenance projects.
Carry out management policies and directives and assist with disaster preparedness.
Assign shifts, work weeks, and holiday coverage.
Keep up to date with technology and infrastructure.
Set priorities, track attendance, and approve purchases.
Train and develop staff; recommend operational efficiencies.
Recommend and ensure adherence to GLWA policies and procedures.
Perform related work duties as assigned.