Operations Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certification(s) required for the position at the time of application.
• Four years of experience operating an advanced, complex wastewater/water facility, system, or related industry/facility; relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
• A valid driver license at the time of application and a valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment.
• Depending on assignment, a valid Arizona ADEQ Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collection System Operator certification; some positions require Grade 1 Wastewater Collection certification.
• Successful demonstration of internal O&M knowledge and skills within the probationary period.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory requirements, including frequent bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, and handling objects; occasional crawling, kneeling, squatting, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds, and donning and doffing fall protection for confined-space work.
• Sufficient or corrected vision and hearing to read and interpret information, distinguish colors, operate vehicles and machinery, and hear communications and equipment alarms.
• Successful completion of required post-offer background screening and physical and/or drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department O&M Technician III.
• At least one year of supervisory experience, including managing team performance, assigning duties or work, and training colleagues.
• Additional ADEQ certifications in collections, water treatment, or water distribution.
• At least three years of experience performing and tracking preventive maintenance at a wastewater/water facility or similar process using asset-management software such as Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform duties and responsibilities of Wastewater O&M Technicians or Utility Maintenance Workers at all levels.
• Supervise, monitor, evaluate, troubleshoot, and adjust treatment-facility and collection/conveyance-system processes and process controls.
• Coordinate wastewater-crew repairs and maintenance of sewer lines and sanitary sewer facilities, including vector, odor, and corrosion control.
• Plan, schedule, assign, and review work performed by shift personnel.
• Collect and supervise the collection of operational and maintenance data; prepare reports, including daily, weekly, and monthly plant highlight reports.
• Supervise and adjust treatment-plant equipment, machinery, and processes used to treat and process wastewater and byproducts, including solids, gas, service water, and side streams, to ensure permit compliance.
• Supervise and participate in collecting and analyzing treatment-process samples, reported data, and laboratory results; verify laboratory-equipment use, calibration, and operational logs.
• Order equipment and supplies, including laboratory supplies, and coordinate supply needs, restocking, and purchasing with relevant divisions and staff.
• Identify, monitor, and report hazards; communicate safety procedures and safety data sheets; conduct safety meetings; and promote operational readiness and cleanliness.
• Communicate with team members, supervisors, and management, and use email, electronic logbooks, spreadsheets, tablets, and other relevant applications.
• Create or modify data tables and spreadsheets to analyze and present data; provide recommendations for capital-asset expenditures when appropriate.
• Coordinate, supervise, and participate in maintenance and repair activities with other supervisors, planner/schedulers, central maintenance, and other work units.
• Provide field training and on-the-job training to O&M Technicians, Utility Maintenance Workers, and other O&M Supervisors; mentor and train operational staff and conduct facility tours.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel; maintain records of their training, performance, and evaluations.
• Use advanced SCADA and computerized maintenance management systems; remotely operate facilities through SCADA when assigned to the Operations Control Center.
• Assist management with process-control and optimization recommendations, large-scale projects, and integration or optimization of processes and equipment while maintaining treatment efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Apply advanced mass-balance and solids-handling knowledge, including solids and sludge concentrations, SVI, sludge age, anaerobic digestion, and biogas production.
• Supervise and assist with the design, development, and implementation of capital projects.
• Initiate facility emergency plans and procedures; create and update procedures, rounds, risk and hazard assessments, safety and LOTO plans, SOPs, and JHAs.
• Respond to public calls, complaints, and requests, including those from other County departments and local, state, and federal agencies.
• Establish or direct work-site traffic-control measures to protect workers and the public.
• Provide dispatch services and perform collection/conveyance-system activities when assigned to the Operations Control Center.
• Supervise and review collection of information relating to facility permits and prepare and review permit documentation.