Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor
About The Position
The Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance activities and supervises mechanical staff working on transmission, distribution, and water treatment maintenance. The role specializes in valve repair and maintenance and coordinates valve exercise operations. It provides technical knowledge of valves and air releases for repairs, rehabilitation, and replacement, and coordinates with instrumentation, operations, plant personnel, Engineering, Field Operations, and contractors. The supervisor orders materials, supplies, and equipment and troubleshoots complex equipment problems. Administrative duties include budget development and tracking, personnel management, safety training, maintenance management system updates, and monitoring and maintaining the work order system. The position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The stated salary range is $78,937.20–$87,707.99, commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited school.
- Seven years of related experience maintaining wastewater equipment, including one year of related supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work, industry, military, or job-specific experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Knowledge of computers and maintenance software.
- Knowledge of predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance methods.
- Knowledge of safe work practices.
- Experience maintaining equipment.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
- Leadership skills and ability to train or mentor.
- Ability to schedule and plan work assignments.
- Ability to obtain City driving authorization.
- Strong work ethic, consistency, and initiative.
Nice To Haves
- NC One Water Maintenance Technologist IV Certification; if not already held, it must be obtained within seven years.
- NC One Water Distribution A certification; if not already held, it must be obtained within seven years.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Coordinate maintenance-related activities with Engineering, Field Operations, Water Treatment Operations staff, and the maintenance manager.
- Direct maintenance staff by generating, scheduling, and tracking work orders in the computerized maintenance management system and responding to field-generated issues.
- Assist staff with prioritizing maintenance work, troubleshooting, and repairs.
- Oversee mechanical staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, participating in hiring, firing, and promotion decisions, mentoring staff, and supporting career development.
- Approve daily time records for payroll.
- Prepare scopes of work, requests for proposals, and purchase orders to ensure materials and parts are available.
- Respond to emergencies and coordinate staff and contractors to resolve problems and make repairs.
- Support system and plant upgrades and expansions by identifying equipment needs with staff, sharing expertise based on maintenance histories, evaluating submittals, monitoring and inspecting contractor work, and ensuring staff training on new equipment.
- Lead safety efforts by participating on safety teams, ensuring safety rules are followed, monitoring confined-space permits, ensuring trenching and shoring guidelines are followed, and providing training on workplace hazards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
