Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor
About The Position
Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is hiring a Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations in an industrial wastewater environment. The role calls for strong leadership and technical knowledge, with a focus on safety, accountability, teamwork, reliability, and operational excellence. The supervisor provides technical guidance and supports employee development while helping ensure equipment and operations are safe and efficient. The position oversees inspection, repair, servicing, and preventive maintenance of vehicles, equipment, systems, and facility components. It plans and coordinates maintenance work with wastewater facility operations, manages staff and work-unit resources, coordinates with contractors and other organizations, and maintains documentation and records. The role also supports procurement, project planning, contract development, quality control, and compliance with safety and hazardous-material procedures.
Requirements
- Eight years of journey-level experience in the water and wastewater industry, including two years of lead or supervisory experience; the lead or supervisory experience may be concurrent with the technical experience. An industry-recognized apprenticeship or accredited university job training program in the water and wastewater industry may substitute for two years of experience. Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may also be substituted.
- Alternatively, five years of experience with Pima County in a Wastewater Heavy-Duty Maintenance Mechanic or related position as determined by the department head at recruitment, including two years of lead or supervisory experience; the lead or supervisory experience may be concurrent with the technical experience.
- Valid driver license at the time of application and valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical and sensory requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds, entering and working in confined spaces, and working in the described environmental conditions.
- Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge or experience with state and federal regulations, including OSHA, NFPA, and ADEQ; process safety; hazard recognition; and safe work practices in an industrial setting.
- At least three years of experience operating and maintaining central plant systems, such as digester gas systems, boilers, chillers, compressors, heat exchangers, and flares, or related components.
- At least two years of experience supervising employees and providing specialized or advanced maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, fabrication, on-the-job training, and preventive maintenance.
- Experience reading and interpreting P&IDs, blueprints, as-builts, control panel drawings, and O&M manuals.
- At least two years of experience using an industrial CMMS, SCADA, Maximo, Workday, or other related computerized systems.
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (Types I, II, and III).
- Experience with industrial maintenance and repair involving pumps, compressors, blowers, plumbing, pipe fitting, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Experience with CMMS and Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct inspection, repair, servicing, and preventive maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and systems.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities and projects with facility operations and computerized work-order systems.
- Lead skilled fabrication, modification, and installation of equipment, systems, and facility components using technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Direct quality-control analysis, diagnostics, and corrective actions for equipment, instrumentation, and process-control systems.
- Manage work-unit resources, including budgeting, procurement, inventory control, and coordination with warehousing.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate staff; develop employee plans and performance appraisals, provide technical training, and enforce safety standards and procedures.
- Coordinate with internal work units, external agencies, and contractors to use resources effectively and minimize service disruptions.
- Monitor contractor performance, including compliance with specifications and the quality of goods and services.
- Assist management with requests for bids, capital improvements, Operations and Maintenance projects, contract provisions, and bid proposal evaluations within the area of expertise.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials and enforce safety protocols and personal protective equipment use.
- Maintain records and prepare reports on maintenance activities, equipment usage, service history, and operational performance.
- Prepare cost estimates, technical sketches, and project documentation based on engineering plans and field assessments.
- Inspect, approve, and certify completed work and ensure accountability and security of tools, equipment, and materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
