Wastewater Plant Supervisor I

North Texas Municipal Water District•Allen, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wastewater Plant Supervisor I is responsible for monitoring, performing, planning, organizing, and supervising the assigned operation and maintenance of a wastewater facility. This position manages operations and maintenance personnel who perform a variety of work assignments to ensure that regulatory compliance limits are met, assets are maintained in acceptable condition, and water quality, health and safety standards are met or exceeded. The Wastewater Plant Supervisor I also performs and/or supervises related work as required to ensure efficient and effective facility operations.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in wastewater treatment, including a minimum of one (1) year of progressive supervisory experience, or a suitable combination of directly relevant education and experience, as determined by NTMWD.
Maintain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class A Wastewater Treatment Operator License.
Maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, compliance requirements, operations and maintenance practices, and reporting/record keeping requirements, including the ability to troubleshoot wastewater equipment and processes and perform wastewater tests and interpret results.
Possess a strong ability to manage personnel.
Possess administrative, planning, and project management capabilities.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Possess computer skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and prefer familiarity with CMMS and Financial software applications to enable completing major responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or trade certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of assigned operations and maintenance activities.
Trains, develops, mentors, and evaluates staff. Cultivates an environment of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Safety, and Teamwork.
Ensures plant operations are adequately monitored and controlled to provide reliable and efficient wastewater treatment that meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements.
Participates in planning and overseeing of assigned maintenance and asset management projects for facility assets, including implementation of maintenance and reliability practices and principles and inventory control.
Collaborates with Operations Professional Engineer to ensure capital improvement projects meet Operations needs. Acts as a facility contact during construction projects.
Participates in development of facility operations and maintenance budgets and facility major maintenance projections in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Communicates effectively up and down the chain of command about all aspects of personnel matters, facility operations, and organizational direction.
Enforces safety policies and guidelines as required by State statutes and as prescribed by NTMWD. Ensures safe work practices are identified, implemented, and followed.
Identifies and responds to deficiencies and emergencies. Communicates about status, develops and implements solutions, and participates in after-action review and follow-up tasks.
Monitors the facility for any breaches of security and alert appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors, as appropriate for the situation.
Trains personnel to receive shipments, monitor unloading processes, record into inventory, and check shipment documents for compliance to standard.
Contributes to continuous improvement and optimization efforts of the facility.
Responds to assigned stakeholder inquiries regarding facilities in a timely and effective manner.
Leads staff through organizational change and adapts to evolving industry trends.
Ensures logs and records, in both written and electronic form, are complete and accurate.
Performs oversight of facility grounds and general housekeeping.
Complies with and enforces applicable NTMWD policies and procedures.
Assumes the responsibilities of direct supervisors and subordinates as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.