Utilities Shift Supervisor - City

OKC Career Site • Oklahoma City, OK

19h • $31 - $47

About The Position

This position is located in the Water Quality Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of the Plant Manager. The Utilities Shift Supervisor requires a thorough knowledge of water treatment operations and the ability to supervise plant operations staff engaged in the day-to-day operations of a plant. The employee in this classification must possess previously acquired knowledge and skill in supervisory techniques and methods prior to assuming the position. Essential job functions include: assigning and scheduling the work of plant operations staff; supervising assigned staff; providing verbal instruction and physical demonstration of facility and equipment operations and safety procedures; training and supervising operations personnel; collecting samples and performing certain laboratory tests in compliance with regulatory and department requirements; monitoring and ensuring laboratory tests are accurately recorded and are in compliance with regulatory and department requirements; optimizing the treatment processes chemicals; monitoring, calibrating, and inspecting equipment; delivering high quality, potable water to the distribution network consistent with health and environmental requirements required by federal, state, and department drinking water standards; managing water flow through the water plant processes so that the plant delivers potable water under adequate pressure to the distribution network and produces water treatment residuals meeting department requirements. The Utilities Shift Supervisor uses independent judgement in performing day-to-day tasks, with special written or verbal assignments received from the Plant Manager; and collects and reports data requiring intermediate level mathematical calculations and computer skills. Due to direct occupational health, safety and environmental concerns associated with performing both routine and non-routine water operations, maintenance, and production tasks, the Utilities Shift Supervisor is a safety sensitive classification. Therefore, current and prospective employees are required to meet and maintain specific physical standards and guidelines. The work is subject to review through evaluation of operating reports and visual inspections.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and skill in water plant operations and processes.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying appropriate safety procedures.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying supervisory techniques and methods in the performance of duties.
• Knowledge of and skill in collecting samples and in applying standard laboratory techniques and procedures related to performing laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating water calibrating equipment and/or machinery relating to plant operations, processes, and tests.
• Knowledge of and skill in performing duties of employees supervised.
• Knowledge of and skill in providing physical demonstrations of tasks to be performed.
• Skill in communication in verbal and written form.
• Skill in recording information accurately.
• Ability to make work-related decisions.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability and willingness to meet and maintain physical health standards and guidelines for the work performed
• Willingness to assume responsibility for work performed and decisions made.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for workers and equipment.
• Willingness to exercise established environmental safety precautions for the work performed for yourself, co-workers, and the public.
• Possession of a Class "A" Oklahoma State Water Operator License for Water Processes.
• Possession of a Class “B” Oklahoma State Water Laboratory Operator License for Drinking Water.

Responsibilities

• Assigning and scheduling the work of plant operations staff
• Supervising assigned staff
• Providing verbal instruction and physical demonstration of facility and equipment operations and safety procedures
• Training and supervising operations personnel
• Collecting samples and performing certain laboratory tests in compliance with regulatory and department requirements
• Monitoring and ensuring laboratory tests are accurately recorded and are in compliance with regulatory and department requirements
• Optimizing the treatment processes chemicals
• Monitoring, calibrating, and inspecting equipment
• Delivering high quality, potable water to the distribution network consistent with health and environmental requirements required by federal, state, and department drinking water standards
• Managing water flow through the water plant processes so that the plant delivers potable water under adequate pressure to the distribution network and produces water treatment residuals meeting department requirements
• Collecting and reporting data requiring intermediate level mathematical calculations and computer skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed