Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

City of Lebanon•Lebanon, TN

3d•$41•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a hand on, operational leadership role responsible for day-to-day operations/maintenance while supervising plant process and compliance with regulations and managing plant staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of expert wastewater treatment processes and principles.
Knowledge of plant maintenance and management.
Knowledge of complex Laboratory tests and analysis.
Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations.
Knowledge of manage and oversee equipment operation and maintenance.
Knowledge of environmental regulations, requirements, and compliance.
Knowledge of expert process control and optimization techniques.
Knowledge of strong understanding of hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, I&C, process control, laboratory, and microbiology.
Knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
Skills include leadership and management
Skills include communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills include managing operation and control of treatment process.
Skills include managing equipment maintenance and repair.
Skills include expert operational troubleshooting, problem solving, and optimization.
Skills include clear and concise communication and record keeping.
Skills include fostering and promoting teamwork.
Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
Ability to develop and implement operational plans.
Ability to communicate and delegate assignments effectively.
Ability to provide safe work environment, follow, and uphold safety protocols.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
Ability to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Ability to manage and supervise staff.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other City employees, contractors, and the public.
Effective communication skills: Expert level verbal and written communication.
Clear and concise reporting and delegating tasks and assignment to staff and contactors.
Provide informative directions to solve problems along with corrective action options.
Ability to communicate complex technical information.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates, other employees, and deal effectively with the public.
Reading comprehension: Understand complex technical documents and regulations.
Interpret complex instructions and manuals.
Writing skills: Produce accurate reports and logs.
Prepares reports and correspondence.
Comprehension skills: Follow complex written and verbal instructions with precision.
Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
Understand and use complex technical terminology related to wastewater treatment.
Math operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Decimals, fractions, and percentages.
Algebraic skills: Formula calculation and manipulation.
Solution concentration and dilution calculations.
Geometric skills: Volume and area calculations.
Flow rate and velocity calculations.
Analytical skills: Expert level data interpretation and analysis.
Expert level trend recognition and forecasting.
Statistics and data analysis
Practical applications: Calculating chemical dosage and flow rates.
Determining treatment process efficiency.
Understanding and calculating sludge volumes and pumping rates.
Use calculator and computer software for mathematical calculations.
Apply complex mathematical concepts to real-world problems in wastewater treatment.
Understand and work with units of measurement, conversion factors, and mathematical formulas related to wastewater treatment.
Understanding and interpreting laboratory results (e.g., BOD, COD, TSS)
Analyzing data trends and making process adjustments
A high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D is required.
Five or more years of experience at a Grade IV treatment plant is required.
Prior supervisory experience is required, minimum two years is preferred.
Experience with TDEC requirements for the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment system is required.
Equivalent combination of education, leadership courses, training and experience may be considered in lieu of experience requirement.
Grade 4 WWTP Operator Certification through TDEC. (Must obtain Grade 4 certification within 24 months of hire with prior experience or reciprocity from another state)
Must attend all continuing education courses to keep certification current.
A valid Tennessee Driver’s License with clear driving record required.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
Class B CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

Managing and supervising plant operations and staff.
Ensuring compliance with regulations and permits.
Coordinates maintenance and repairs.
Coordinates plant operations in conjunction with capital project schedules.
Implements safety protocols.
Monitors and optimizes treatment process.
Assists manager in budgeting and resource allocation.
Ensures plant efficiency and reliability.
Stays current with industry developments and best practices.
Develops and implements SOPs.
Conducts performance evaluations and provides training.
Collaborates with other departments and agencies.
Responds to emergencies and incidents.
Maintains and submits accurate reports and records.
Manages and oversees schedules for operator shift work assignments and training.
Assists in developing plans for treating wastewater economically, and for new equipment installations and plant extensions.
Supervises the upkeep and appearance of the general physical properties of plants.
Conducts and supervises on the job training and career development of assigned personnel.
Ensures operations and procedures comply with all TDEC, EPA and OSHA regulations.
Provides information and data and periodically may prepare and submit state and federal reports.
Operates skid steer and telehandler.
May be required for manual labor at times.
Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this role.
May be assigned other duties by WWTP Manager.