Water Reclamation Facility Shop Supervisor - Jefferson County (Environmental Services)

JobsQuest•Merit System, KY
•$62,920 - $97,593•Hybrid

About The Position

Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Water Reclamation Facility Shop Supervisor to plan, assign, and review the work of maintenance staff servicing pump stations. Responsibilities include overseeing the computerized maintenance management system to ensure maintenance activities are completed and documented properly, developing and delivering safety training, and monitoring shop inventory and budget. The Shop Supervisor works closely with the Sewer Maintenance Superintendent and WRF Maintenance Manager to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize disruptions to daily operations. Work is performed throughout Jefferson County’s sanitary sewer collection system.

Requirements

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Work experience in heavy industrial mechanical field repairing and maintaining equipment such as pumps, blowers, motors, gear boxes, engines.
  • Work experience operating industrial machine shop equipment such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, cut-off saws, hydraulic presses, grinders, cutting and welding equipment, etc. to fabricate or repair machine parts.
  • Work experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and specification manuals.
  • Work experience using email software, word processing/spreadsheet software, and work order tracking systems.
  • Work experience following and documenting safety policies and procedures within an industrial setting.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience using computerized maintenance management systems associated with completing work orders (e.g., Cityworks).
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical problems in pump station control panels and level control systems (e.g., repairing large pumps or generators).
  • Experience supervising or leading a team in a heavy industrial/mechanical environment.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, assign, and review the work of maintenance staff servicing pump stations.
  • Oversee the computerized maintenance management system to ensure maintenance activities are completed and documented properly.
  • Develop and deliver safety training.
  • Monitor shop inventory and budget.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities and minimize disruptions to daily operations.
  • Assist with budgetary functions by monitoring departmental expenditures and providing recommendations to assist in the development and administration of departmental budgets.
  • Assist with the management of inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) in order to maintain proper inventory levels necessary to meet the operational needs of the maintenance department.
  • Oversee, direct and participate in the fabrication of machinery parts such as pump shafts, pistons, and other equipment parts by using lathe, milling machines, and welding equipment.
  • Direct day to day maintenance operations to ensure the performance of general and preventative maintenance of Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) equipment and ensure proper and safe plant operations.
  • Produce reports and other types of written correspondence to document departmental activities, communicate information, and provide required information to regulatory agencies.
  • Supervise staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
  • Generous paid holidays
  • Sick and vacation leave
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