Utility Operations Superintendent
About The Position
The San Jacinto River Authority is seeking a Utility Operations Superintendent to coordinate, administer, and supervise operations related to water treatment, supply, transmission and distribution, and/or wastewater collection, conveyance, treatment, and disposal systems. The position ensures optimal system operations, safety, compliance with state and federal regulations, and optimal safety, efficiency, quality, and reliability, either personally or through subordinate personnel. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random, unannounced drug and alcohol testing. It is also classified as primary essential personnel, who may be required to work as usual or as needed during preparation for, response to, or recovery from an emergency event, as directed by the appropriate supervisor or management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible, practical experience in the operations, maintenance, repair, capital improvement, and management of water and wastewater systems.
- TCEQ Class B Wastewater Operator license.
- TCEQ Class C Groundwater license.
- Valid Texas driver's license with an insurable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or mechanical/electrical studies.
- At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide input on goals and objectives for the designated business area, collaborate to achieve approved goals, communicate expectations, and measure team performance.
- Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate staff responsibilities in accordance with established policies and procedures; conduct performance evaluations and recommend staff position or compensation adjustments for approval.
- Inspect, direct, and supervise system operations, improvements, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure operational records are properly submitted, documented, organized, and filed, and that required reports are prepared and submitted on time to regulators and customers.
- Coordinate with the Utility Maintenance Superintendent to keep preventive maintenance current and corrective maintenance timely through the EAM system.
- Evaluate operational functions, processes, chemicals, product effectiveness, and asset performance, and recommend improved practices or products.
- Coordinate with staff to identify technological improvements, including software, hardware, and instrumentation, that could improve operational efficiency.
- Review and comment on construction plans and specifications, and coordinate with SJRA staff during planning, permitting, design, procurement, and construction.
- Operate a vehicle while carrying out operational and supervisory responsibilities.
- Schedule and conduct routine facility checks to maintain inspection readiness and ensure equipment is maintained as expected.
- Conduct field activities, including process and plant adjustments, chemical adjustments, sampling, maintenance, and housekeeping.
- Support Division staff in meeting requirements for regulated environmental programs.
- Enforce safety rules and procedures, ensure required personal protective equipment is assigned and available, review incident investigations, take steps to prevent recurrence, and coordinate with Risk Management as appropriate.
- Provide input to the UE Operations Manager on policies, procedures, the ten-year Project Plan, the five-year staffing plan, and strategic and tactical plans.
- Coordinate and facilitate staff recruitment, training, mentoring, counseling, discipline, and development, working with Human Resources as appropriate.
- Review and approve direct-report time reports; review and recommend approval of staff training and overnight travel within annual budgets.
- Create, manage, and monitor the annual department budget; manage contracts, expenditures, services, supplies, and materials in accordance with financial policies; and evaluate and approve expenditures within budget.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings Plan: SJRA contributes 8% automatically and matches up to an additional 4% of the employee's contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
