Water Maintenance Supervisor

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

39d•$89,646 - $132,676

About The Position

The Water Maintenance Supervisor is the senior maintenance employee for the Wylie Water Treatment Complex and reports to the Assistant Water System Manager. The supervisor plans, directs, organizes, and oversees maintenance and reliability activities for four water treatment plants, three raw water intakes, seven pumping stations, and associated chemical storage, feed, disinfection, and process control systems. The role provides technical leadership to maintenance personnel and contractors to help ensure regulatory compliance and efficient, effective maintenance of facilities and equipment. The supervisor leads asset management, reliability-centered and predictive maintenance, and equipment lifecycle strategies; oversees the maintenance, inspection, testing, and reliability of treatment process equipment; and provides technical oversight and maintenance planning for hazardous chemical systems. The role coordinates with operations, engineering, safety, asset management, central maintenance, and external service providers. It also supports budgets and reporting, manages work schedules and maintenance systems, trains and mentors staff, and responds to emergencies, including hazardous materials incidents. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a water treatment environment and may involve chemicals, machinery, hazardous conditions, confined spaces, ladders, rooftops, adverse weather, irregular schedules, and overtime.

Requirements

Ten years of experience in maintenance, including mechanical and heavy equipment.
Five years of supervisory experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Must obtain HAZMAT certification within one year of hire.
Must be able to obtain Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional certification from the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals within three years of hire.
Ability to manage maintenance personnel in a water treatment facility.
Strong administrative, planning, and management capabilities, including evaluating team member performance.
Knowledge of HAZCOM and hazardous chemical operations and compliance, including receiving, handling, delivery systems, and emergency response.
In-depth knowledge of water treatment assets, compliance and maintenance requirements, and reporting and record-keeping requirements.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Skill in assisting with budget preparation, managing service contracts, and overseeing projects.
Knowledge of asset management and work order management, and basic computer literacy.
Ability to perform the physical and environmental duties described, including lifting up to 75 pounds, working with chemicals and machinery, and using required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining chemical feed systems, treatment process equipment, pumping systems, process controls, instrumentation, or critical infrastructure.
TCEQ Class C Water Operator’s Certificate of Competency.
Associate degree or trade certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, organize, and oversee maintenance and reliability activities for the Wylie Water Treatment Complex and its associated facilities, equipment, and systems.
Collaborate with the Assistant Water System Manager, Plant Supervisor, treatment Professional Engineer, maintenance staff, and supervisors to plan and coordinate facility maintenance and asset renewal.
Coordinate with Asset Managers, Central Maintenance staff, and external service providers to ensure work is completed on time and to established standards.
Lead development and implementation of asset management, reliability-centered maintenance, predictive maintenance, and equipment lifecycle strategies; analyze asset performance and recommend improvements.
Oversee maintenance, inspection, testing, and reliability of critical treatment process equipment and monitor facility assets through observation, collection and testing, and instrumentation readings.
Provide technical oversight and maintenance planning for hazardous chemical systems, ensuring regulatory, safety, and operational requirements are met.
Work with Operations, Engineering, and Safety personnel to evaluate treatment process performance and implement maintenance strategies supporting compliance and reliability.
Serve as an active member of the NTMWD Hazardous Materials Response Team and respond to hazardous materials incidents, chemical releases, and other emergencies.
Provide information for budgets, reports, and studies, particularly for maintenance, renewal, and capital needs.
Review and manage work schedules and monthly, annual, and special reports related to facility management, renewal, operation, and maintenance.
Use operations and maintenance manuals, technical publications, and manufacturer specifications to maintain and repair NTMWD equipment.
Lead and enforce use of the NTMWD enterprise asset management system and other computer applications for maintenance work.
Train, lead, mentor, and evaluate staff, serving as a positive role model.
Monitor systems and assets during emergencies and scheduled shutdowns; troubleshoot, diagnose, report problems, and coordinate responses, repairs, cleanup, and remediation.
Observe safety and compliance guidelines and implement programs for safe operating practices; serve as the primary contact as needed during agency audits, inspections, and compliance investigations.
Learn, comply with, and enforce applicable NTMWD policies and procedures.
Assume responsibilities of direct supervisors and subordinates as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.