Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor

City of Harlingen Waterworks System • Harlingen, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees employees and performs semi-skilled to skilled technical work in the operation of maintenance and repair of the water treatment facilities, structures, equipment, machinery and related apparatus. The supervisor will oversee the maintenance, repair and installation of plant equipment, structures and machinery to ensure that all necessary maintenance/repairs are done in accordance with set plans, plant procedures and TCEQ guidelines. The supervisor must have knowledge and experience in mechanical, basic electrical, welding, carpentry, masonry, basic plumbing and pipe fitting. May also include the operation of various motorized equipment used in construction or making repairs. The supervisor is under the direction of the Water Services Director and is tasked with keeping the director informed of maintenance issues that could impact the water treatment plants productivity. The supervisor is responsible for the training and supervision of maintenance staff or other assigned personnel. Goals and objectives are received from the Water Services Director. Independent judgement is to be exercised in accordance with established procedures and practices. Work is performed under limited supervision and is evaluated through observation and overall efficiency of the water treatment plants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two to five years of experience in Water Treatment Plant Maintenance
• Minimum of two to five years of supervisory experience
• Must Possess or have the ability to obtain a Class C Surface Water License, CSI License and BPAT License within a specified timeframe
• In-depth understanding of plant operational processes and mechanical components, including troubleshooting, maintenance standards and system optimization.
• Valid Class B Texas Driver License

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in mechanical, basic electrical, welding, carpentry, masonry, basic plumbing and pipe fitting.
• Operation of various motorized equipment used in construction or making repairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees employees and performs semi-skilled to skilled technical work in the operation of maintenance and repair of the water treatment facilities, structures, equipment, machinery and related apparatus.
• Oversees the maintenance, repair and installation of plant equipment, structures and machinery to ensure that all necessary maintenance/repairs are done in accordance with set plans, plant procedures and TCEQ guidelines.
• Keeps the Water Services Director informed of maintenance issues that could impact the water treatment plants productivity.
• Responsible for the training and supervision of maintenance staff or other assigned personnel.
• Exercises independent judgment in accordance with established procedures and practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED