Utility Plant Specialist Supervisor

City of Richmond•1801 Commerce Road, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Utility Plant Specialist Supervisor in the Storm Water Division. This position supervises assigned staff in an assigned area (mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation and controls) at a water or water purification plant. As assigned, work may include: supervising staff including assigning and reviewing work; directing emergency response procedures; developing and implementing preventative maintenance and other work plan activities; overseeing procurement and use of materials, parts, tools, and test equipment; ensuring all assigned maintenance activities are performed safely and in accordance with plant procedures; participating in maintenance and project meetings; maintaining records; scheduling and attending vendor demonstrations and new system equipment training; and performing site visits while technicians are in the field. This position requires working (8) hours shifts as an essential employee with overtime when necessary to include working weekend and holidays regularly.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; some positions may require and Associates Degree
Four years of experience in the assigned area.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
Knowledge of principles of boiler maintenance and operations
Knowledge of principles of HVAC
Knowledge of centrifuges
Knowledge of chemical metering
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment used at a utility plant (e.g. water purification, pumping, and water equipment)
Knowledge of CMMS automated system
Knowledge of safety practices and principles
Working knowledge of reading diagrams, schematics, pump performance curves and head versus pressure.
Experience working in or on an industrial facility
Experience supervising maintenance personnel
Experience working in or around a hazardous waste treatment facility
Experience rebuilding pumps
Experience operating, troubleshooting and repairing A/C units, Boilers and or Ventilations Systems
Experience training staff
Skill in disassembling pumps
Skill in carpentry and plumbing
Skill in reading and understanding drawings, blueprints, and maps
Skill in using and operating various equipment safety and correctly
Skill in working with vendors
Computer skills including the understanding of file manipulation, directory structures, and office applications
Ability to supervise
Ability to establish goals and objectives
Ability to operate back-flow testing equipment
Ability to operate plumbing equipment such as sewer snakes and drain cleaners
Ability to operate power washers, chain saws, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and pruners
Ability to operate cranes and other equipment for hoisting and pulling equipment
Ability to operate equipment for laser alignment of pumps and motors
Ability to operate and use basic hand and power tools
Ability to operate drill press
Ability to operate torches
Ability to operate refrigerant equipment such as gauges, recovery machines, leak detectors, and scales
Ability to operate and use electrical and electro-mechanical equipment
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification OR the ability to obtain Forklift certification within 90 days of hire (for Zone II)
VA Contractor Board Journeyman license (for Zone III)
VA Contractor Board Master License (for Zone IV)

Responsibilities

Assigns preventive and repair maintenance jobs by work order and established maintenance schedules
Approves work requests and reviews existing open work orders for status and priority based on needs of the division and plant
Troubleshoots unscheduled equipment outages and other problems encountered by assigned unit.
Assists with special and emergency situations
Performs basic administrative duties such as checking time sheets and submitting payroll documents, ordering parts and supplies, responding to phone calls and emails.
Meets with vendors and contractors, attends vendor demonstrations, contractor equipment training sessions, and meets with public as necessary
Supervises assigned staff ensuring all assigned activities are performed safely and trains staff as necessary