Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

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 an emphasis on safety, accountability, teamwork, reliability, and operational excellence. The supervisor supports and develops employees, provides technical guidance, and helps ensure equipment and operations are safe and efficient. Relevant maintenance work includes pumps, compressors, blowers, plumbing, pipe fitting, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, and preventative maintenance programs. The department also identifies Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook as desirable. The supervisor directs inspection, repair, servicing, and preventative maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and systems; plans and coordinates maintenance projects with wastewater facility operations; and oversees fabrication, modification, installation, diagnostics, quality control, and corrective actions. The position also manages work-unit resources, supervises and trains staff, coordinates with internal units and external parties, monitors contractor performance, contributes to procurement and capital-project processes, enforces hazardous-material handling and safety procedures, maintains records and reports, prepares cost estimates and technical documentation, and inspects and certifies completed work. The position requires either eight years of journey-level experience in the water and wastewater industry, including two years of lead or supervisory experience, or five years of experience with Pima County in a Wastewater Heavy-Duty Maintenance Mechanic or related position, including two years of lead or supervisory experience. Certain industry training, education, or relevant experience may substitute as described in the posting. A valid driver license is required at application, and a valid Arizona driver license is required at appointment. Employment is contingent on applicable driving-record review and post-offer screening; a post-job-offer physical and/or drug screen is required.

Requirements

Eight years of journey-level experience in the water and wastewater industry, including two years of lead or supervisory experience; the 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 the experience, and relevant experience and/or accredited college or university education may 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 supervisory experience may be concurrent with the technical experience.
Clearly document qualifying education and experience in the application’s Education and Work Experience sections; a resume cannot substitute for the application.
Valid driver license at application and valid Arizona driver license at appointment.
Successful completion of the required driving-record review and post-offer background screening; a post-job-offer physical and/or drug screen is required.
Ability to meet the position’s physical and sensory requirements, including working in confined spaces and at heights, operating machinery and vehicles, and lifting, pushing, or pulling objects as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience with OSHA, NFPA, and ADEQ regulations, process safety, hazard recognition, and safe work practices in an industrial setting.
At least three years of experience operating and maintaining central plant systems, including digester gas systems, boilers, chillers, compressors, heat exchangers, flares, or related components.
At least two years of experience supervising employees and providing advanced maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, fabrication, on-the-job training, and preventative maintenance.
Direct 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 another related computerized system.
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (Types I, II, and III).
Experience with industrial maintenance and repair, including pumps, compressors, blowers, plumbing, pipe fitting, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, and preventative maintenance programs.
CMMS experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct maintenance operations, including inspection, repair, servicing, and preventative maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and systems.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities and projects, integrating them with wastewater facility operations and computerized work-order systems.
Lead and oversee fabrication, modification, and installation of equipment, systems, and facility components using technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
Perform and 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 functions.
Supervise, train, and evaluate staff; develop employee plans and performance appraisals, provide technical-skills training, and enforce safety standards and procedures.
Coordinate work with internal units, external agencies, and contractors to optimize resources 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 in the area of responsibility.
Ensure proper handling, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials and enforce safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment.
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on maintenance activities, equipment usage, service history, and operational performance.
Prepare cost estimates, technical sketches, and documentation for maintenance, repairs, and special projects based on engineering plans and field assessments.
Inspect, approve, and certify completed work, while ensuring accountability and security of tools, equipment, and materials.