WASTEWATER OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Salt Lake City Public Utilities / Treatment & Environment Division

$62,148 - $80,808 yr.

Supervises wastewater treatment process Operations and Maintenance Sections ofthe Salt Lake City Water Reclamation Facility. Provides day-to-day guidance and policy direction to Wastewater Plant Maintenance Coordinator, and works closely with Wastewater Plant Maintenance Engineer, and Water Reclamation Safety Specialist. This is a key managerial position requiring advanced technical knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and facilities process units and associated equipment. Directs supervisors, shift supervisors and journey-level operations and maintenance personnel providing diverse and complex service on a continuous, 24-hour-a-day basis.

Organizes, plans, monitors and supervises Water Reclamation Plant's treatment process and maintenance sections, under guidance and direction of the Water Reclamation Manager. Coordinates, directs and prioritizes treatment plant processes and activities to ensure optimum performance in a cost effective manner. Participates in major project planning and equipment upgrades or replacements. Coordinates work with other sections, divisions and departments. Responsible for the supervision of storehouse staff and inventory management systems. Develops procedures and policies for inventory control. Conducts annual physical inventory audits as directed by city requirements. Works with outside auditing firms as necessary. Coordinates staffing levels, scheduling methods and training for the Operations and Maintenance Sections. Approves requests for materials and equipment according to budgetary requirements and plant needs. Assists in budget preparation and administration. Resolves major personnel problems in sections including hiring’s, firings, suspensions, and reassignments. Evaluates performance of subordinates and completes formal appraisals. Monitors and reviews plant performance daily to ensure compliance with discharge permit limits. Works closely with Water Reclamation Manager to establish operating procedures, and with Wastewater Plant Maintenance Engineer and Wastewater Plant Maintenance Coordinator to support SCADA planning, design and contract service management. Inspects all facilities to ensure cleanliness and satisfactory condition. Provides technical assistance for trouble shooting wastewater processes and equipment. Investigates special problems as requested by management. Coordinates emergency response for Operations and Maintenance Sections. Ensures adequate training for plant personnel in proper use of all equipment and safe job procedures and practices. Assists with development and management of wetlands, sludge program, and other environmental programs for the Water Reclamation Plant. Works with Wastewater Plant Maintenance Engineer, Safety Specialist, Storehouse, Laboratory and Pretreatment Program personnel who provide technical support to maintenance and operations sections. Assists in the development and implementation of the facility computerized preventative maintenance work-order and inventory control program. Performs other duties as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduation from a technical college with specialization in wastewater or a mechanical trade plus ten (10) years' paid experience in process plant operations and maintenance, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. Education and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis, except for the supervisory requirement.
  • Knowledge of pumps, motors, gear reducers, conveyors, compressors, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical controls, chlorine equipment, and heating, cooling and ventilation equipment, process operation trouble shooting and mechanical maintenance. Extensive knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local treatment standards and plant operations requirements.
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office software, and computerized facility maintenance and inventory tracking software.
  • Possession of a valid Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Operator's Certification from the State of Utah within 18 months of hire.
  • Proven ability to supervise and motivate subordinates to achieve objectives and to maintain organizational integrity; work well with other employee team members at all levels and the general public; and prepare extensive and complex reports in oral and written form and present them to persons of various backgrounds and educational levels.
  • Possession of a valid Utah State driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

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