Water Operations Shift Supervisor

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

45d•$33 - $49

About The Position

The Water Operations Shift Supervisor is a working supervisory position responsible for overseeing and carrying out the operational functions of a water treatment facility. Under minimal supervision, the supervisor ensures proper plant operation by training and directing shift employees and making process changes as needed. The role is responsible for the correct and safe operation of plant processes and equipment, as well as economical shift operations, employee safety, and training. The position involves working in a water treatment environment, both indoors and outdoors, and may require an irregular schedule, overtime, work in confined spaces, and work on ladders or rooftops and in adverse weather conditions. Employees must be able to use personal protective equipment and work around chemicals, machinery, moving mechanical parts, and other hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of experience in water treatment; college semesters may receive experience credit.
Texas Commission (or predecessor agency) Class B Water Operator's Certificate of Competency.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Ability to manage operations and maintenance personnel to efficiently operate a water treatment facility.
Strong administrative, planning, and management capabilities.
In-depth knowledge of water treatment processes, compliance, operations and maintenance, and reporting and record-keeping requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot water treatment equipment and processes, perform water tests, and interpret results.
Effective written and verbal communication with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
Basic computer skills and electrical and mechanical knowledge.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds, frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching, and manual dexterity.
Ability to work with chemicals, tools, machinery, moving mechanical parts, and in hazardous environments while using required personal protective equipment.
Ability to perceive colors, sounds, odors, depth, and visual cues or signals.
Visual and muscular dexterity to operate a motor vehicle, including while towing portable equipment, equipment, hand tools, and a computer.

Responsibilities

Set operational process and equipment parameters, including levels, flows, pressures, and temperatures.
Oversee the controlled operation of major plant processes.
Resolve operational problems within assigned capabilities.
Ensure the safety and training of subordinates and support economical shift operations.
Assist the Water Plant Supervisor IV with tasks and special assignments related to the job.
Assume the responsibilities of the direct supervisor as required.
Order and handle chemicals used in the plant.
Coordinate responses to emergency situations within established procedures.
Make plant process adjustments and other operational changes as necessary.
Ensure logs and records for the assigned area are completed correctly and thoroughly.
Perform other duties as assigned.