Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Supervisor I

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

13d•$28 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

This supervisory position, located within Regional Wastewater Reclamation’s Conveyance Division, is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of 3500+ miles of conveyance system. The selected candidate will ensure continuity of operations by assigning/scheduling preventative maintenance tasks to staff, including equipment and cleaning of the conveyance system. If you have the desire to make a difference and have a positive impact on your local community, apply to be an O&M Supervisor I at RWRD.

Requirements

Possess current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certification(s) required for the position at time of application AND four years of experience in the operation of an advanced, complex wastewater/water facility, systems, or related industry/facility.
Valid driver's license is at the time of application.
Valid AZ driver's license is at time of appointment.
A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required.
Depending on the area of assignment, all positions require either a valid Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collection System Operator certification.
Some positions require a Grade 1 Wastewater Collection certification.

Nice To Haves

Minimum three (3) years experience as a Utility Maintenance Worker III, Utility Maintenance Worker II, lead position, or supervisor position.
Minimum three (3) years experience and understanding of industry-specific safety rules and regulations, including: traffic control procedure, confined space, and lockout/tagout.
Minimum three (3) years experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) software program, such as IPS/Maximo.

Responsibilities

Supervises and performs all duties and responsibilities of the WW O&M Technician or Utility Maintenance Workers-all Levels
Supervises, monitors, evaluates, and troubleshoots/adjusts process control of treatment facilities and collection/conveyance system processes
Coordinates activities of wastewater crews in the repair and maintenance of sewer lines and other sanitary sewerage facilities, to include vector, odor, and corrosion control
Supervises, plans, schedules, and assigns and reviews work of assigned shift personnel
Supervises and collects data related to the operations and maintenance of the work unit and prepares reports
Supervises, monitors, evaluates, troubleshoots, and adjusts treatment plant equipment, machinery, and processes involved in the treatment and processing of wastewater and its byproducts, including solids, gas, service water, and side streams to ensure permit compliance
Supervises, reviews, and participates in the collection and analysis of treatment process samples, reported data, and lab results, ensuring proper process control; this includes verifying laboratory equipment use, calibration, and operational logs
Orders equipment and supplies, including laboratory supplies; communicates with Division and/or Warehouse and/ or Buyer and/ or Planner Scheduler regarding supplies, restocks supplies
Recognizes, monitors, and reports hazards, effectively communicates and disseminates safety procedures and safety data sheets, conducts safety meetings to ensure operational readiness and cleanliness
Communicates effectively with team, other Supervisors, management; gives and follows written and verbal instructions, daily use of email communication, electronic logbook, spreadsheet data entry, tablet, and other relevant computer software programs/applications
Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly plant highlight reports and other reports to management; creates &/or modifies data tables/spreadsheets to analyze and present data; may provide recommendations for capital asset expenditures
Supervises, participates, and coordinates maintenance and repair activities with other team supervisors, planner/scheduler, central maintenance supervisors, and other work units
Provides field training/OJT to O&M Technicians, Utility Maintenance Workers, and other O&M Supervisors; provides leadership, mentorship, training to other operational staff, and conducts tours of facilities
Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel; maintains documentation of assigned personnel training, performance, and evaluations
Uses advanced operating principles of facility Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and computerized maintenance management systems; uses SCADA to remotely operate facilities when assigned to OCC
Assists Management with process control and optimization recommendations, including input on large-scale projects and the integration/optimization of new processes and equipment while maintaining current treatment efficiency and regulatory compliance
Uses advanced knowledge of mass balance techniques and solids handling, including but not limited to solids and sludge concentrations, SVI, sludge age, anaerobic digestion, and biogas production
Supervises and assists in the design, development, and implementation of capital projects
Initiates the implementation of facility emergency plans and procedures
Creates and updates procedures, rounds, risk/hazard assessments, safety and LOTO plans, etc., including SOPs, JHAs, and similar documents
Responds to calls/complaints and requests from the public, other County departments, local, state, and federal agencies
Establishes or directs establishment and maintenance of work site traffic control measures to assure safety of workers and the public
Provides dispatch services and performs miscellaneous activities for the collection/conveyance system when assigned to OCC
Supervises and reviews the collection of data and information pertaining to facility permits, and prepares and reviews documentation pertaining to facility permits