O&M Supervisor

Position Purpose: Evaluates, selects and applies standard as well as substantially adapted practical techniques, procedures and criteria to conduct and direct others in conducting operational services for water treatment facilities, using judgment to ensure that all operations activities, documents and other services meet client requirements. Work may be conducted in the office or in the field. Responsible for operation of City wide Scada system. Also responsible for Well Rehab program.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Ensures that process control guidelines, testing, Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Procedures and other accepted technical and operating tools are effectively utilized and applied in order to achieve the desired outcomes and results.Provides technical coordination and communication to the maintenance department and support functions to ensure that critical unit processes directly impacting key plant performance indicators and regulatory limits are being made available for PM and CM work and that capital equipment upgrades are being pursued in a timely manner.Must be able to respond to planned and unplanned plant occurrences and use judgment and experience to keep facilities operational and in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.Determines appropriate procedural steps required for operation of treatment processes and incorporates steps into clear and concise operating instructions for plant operating personnel. Drafts and finalizes completed operation manuals and SOPs.Evaluates performance of basic to moderately complex treatment plant processes through visual inspection, review of operating logs, performance testing and data analysis and makes adjustments to operating parameters as required in the field in order to optimize overall plant performance.Develops training programs and materials and trains plant personnel in the startup, operation, maintenance and repair of treatment plant processes, equipment and instrumentation. Oversees training of plant personnel by equipment manufacturers’ representatives.Other duties as required.