Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

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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 related to valves and air releases for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement, and coordinates with instrumentation, operations, plant personnel, Engineering, Field Operations, and contractors. The supervisor orders materials, supplies, and equipment; troubleshoots complex equipment problems; and performs administrative duties including budget development and tracking, personnel management, safety training, maintenance management system updates, and monitoring 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. The work is performed around heavy equipment and machinery that could cause bodily harm. Overtime and emergency response are required as needed. The role involves heavy physical work, including lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, crouching, standing, and walking, among other physical demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited school.
Seven years of related work experience maintaining wastewater equipment, including one year of 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.
Ability to train or mentor.
Ability to schedule and plan work assignments.
Ability to obtain City driving authorization.
Strong work ethic, consistency, and initiative.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, visual acuity in equipment, and walking.
Ability to work overtime and respond to emergencies as needed.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination; candidates may also be asked to take a skills test or participate in other assessments.

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 addressing field-generated issues.
Assist staff with maintenance activities, including prioritizing work, troubleshooting, and making repairs.
Provide oversight of mechanical staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, participating in hiring, firing, and promotion decisions, mentoring, and supporting career development.
Approve daily time records for payroll.
Ensure materials and parts are available by preparing scopes of work, requests for proposals, and purchase orders.
Respond to emergencies and coordinate staff and contractors to resolve issues 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 compliance with safety rules, monitoring confined space permits, ensuring trenching and shoring guidelines are followed, and providing training on workplace hazards.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.