Water Operations Shift Supervisor

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

29d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a working supervisory position responsible for overseeing and conducting the operational functions of a water treatment facility. Under minimal supervision, this individual will ensure the proper operations, which involve training and directing shift employees, as well as performing process changes as necessary. This individual is also responsible for the correct and safe operation of all plant processes and equipment.

Requirements

Ability to skillfully manage operations and maintenance personnel to efficiently manage a water treatment facility.
Strong administrative, planning and management capabilities.
Must maintain an in-depth knowledge of water treatment processes, compliance requirements, operations and maintenance requirements, and reporting/record keeping requirements; including the ability to troubleshoot water treatment equipment and processes and be knowledgeable with performing water tests and interpreting results.
Must communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with supervisors, peers and subordinates to convey information.
Maintain basic computer skills, and electrical and mechanical knowledge.
Five years of experience in water treatment. (Credit given for college semesters.)
Texas Commission (or predecessor agency) Class B Water Operator's Certificate of Competency required.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Dictates settings for all operational processes and equipment such as levels, flows, pressures, temperature and all other aspects related to the operation of the process.
Responsible for the controlled operations of the major plant process.
Responsible for solving operational problems within assigned capabilities.
Responsible for safety and training of subordinates and the economical operation of the shifts.
Assists Water Plant Supervisor IV in performing various tasks and special assignments relating to the job.
Assumes responsibilities of direct supervisor as required.
Responsible for ordering and handling various chemicals used in the plant.
Responsible for coordination of response to emergency situations within set procedures
Responsible for making plant process adjustments and other operational changes as necessary.
Responsible for ensuring correct and thorough completion of all logs and records in assigned area.