Title:  Supervisor Water Treatment Plant

What You Will Do

You are responsible for the effective operation and maintenance of drinking water, domestic wastewater, and industrial wastewater systems designed to meet State and Federal Regulatory compliance standards.

• In this role, you coordinate operations and maintenance activities for water and wastewater systems and promote safe, reliable utility operations while maintaining environmental and regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including required regulations.
• As the Spv Water Treatment Plant, you demonstrate general knowledge of water and wastewater operations, mentor and guide subordinates, read and interpret technical bulletins, drawings, and manuals, and apply this information to solve complex mechanical and technical problems.
• You supervise, counsel, and direct a multiskilled workforce, including indirect oversight of daily activities and professional development of nonexempt staff, and review, investigate, analyze, and develop recommendations related to operational issues, cost‑savings opportunities, forecasting models, billing system administration, compliance matters, customer complaints, and system improvements.
• You maintain working knowledge of applicable county, state, and federal statutes, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations governing municipal water systems and wastewater treatment facilities, and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of safety programs and system controls to ensure safe and compliant operations.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School diploma or GED, and five years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical mining related discipline with at least one summer internship experience (or equivalent) working in a mining or industrial environment, including supervisory or lead experience.
• Must obtain required certifications in water and wastewater treatment within one (1) year of placement in the position.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety related instructions and procedures given in English.
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Familiarity with SCADA systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education in the field of science or engineering
• Understanding of CDPHE policies and regulations
• Familiarity with operation and maintenance of filtration and high-density sludge systems
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of treatment plant instrumentation and controls
• Experience in maintenance of treatment plant equipment, including pumps and motors
• Experience with water quality sampling, monitoring, and lab procedures
• Ability to gather and analyze process data, create reports, and present findings to make data-based recommendations for improvement
• Experience assisting in the planning associated with construction, operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater facility.
• Experience with time management and leading a team
• Experience providing guidance and training to operators (create training plan, SOPs, etc.)
• Experience with asset management