Utilities Plant Superintendents Job

UTILITIES PLANT SUPERINTENDENTS
City of Salina, Kansas
Utilities Department
Water & Wastewater Treatment

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Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The City of Salina is hiring two experienced, safety-driven utility leaders: a Wastewater Plant Superintendent & a Water Treatment Plant Superintendent. In these key roles, our new superintendents will oversee plant operations & maintenance, guide & develop skilled operators, & help ensure the community receives safe, reliable, regulatory-compliant water & wastewater services every day. Apply with the City of Salina to lead the teams that protect Salina’s essential public services.

Wastewater Plant Duties:
· Plan, schedule & supervise the operation & maintenance of an advanced wastewater treatment plant with biological nutrient removal (BNR) & related equipment.
· Administer the safety program; investigate accidents & recommend preventative actions.
· Maintain & enforce a preventative maintenance program; support asset & maintenance management system implementation & use.
· Develop & implement standard operating procedures, key performance indicators, & performance measures to guide plant operations.
· Assist in long-range planning, budget preparation, & budget control.
· Serve as part of department leadership & collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate work across divisions.
· Liaison with maintenance, laboratory, & operations personnel to assure the treated wastewater meets established standards of quality.
· Train & develop operators; set clear expectations & build accountability systems that support performance measures.
· Prepare employee shift schedules & work assignments; evaluate personnel performance as required.
· Active participation in City’s Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Program.
· Utilize computer-based software to evaluate & analyze facilities operations to achieve compliance with all relevant federal, state, & local regulations including environmental guidelines.
· Assist in preparing, analyzing, & filing paper & digital operational, state, & federal reports.
· Receive & process complaints & take appropriate actions.
· Operate the plant in the event of a temporary operator shortage.
· Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
· Responsible for supervising a group of wastewater plant operators & assigned personnel.

Water Treatment Plant Duties:
· Plan, schedule & supervise the operation & maintenance of two lime softening water treatment plants & related facilities.
· Administer the safety program; investigate accidents & recommend preventative actions.
· Maintain & enforce a preventative maintenance program; support asset & maintenance management system implementation & use.
· Develop & implement standard operating procedures, key performance indicators, & performance measures to guide plant operations.
· Assist in long-range planning, budget preparation, & budget control.
· Serve as part of department leadership & collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate work across divisions.
· Liaison with maintenance, laboratory, & operations personnel to assure the treated water meets established standards of quality.
· Train & develop operators; set clear expectations & build accountability systems that support performance measures.
· Prepare employee shift schedules & work assignments; evaluate personnel performance as required.
· Active participation in City’s Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Program.
· Utilize computer-based software as necessary to complete assignments.
· Assist in preparing, analyzing, & filing paper & digital operational, state, & federal reports.
· Receive & process complaints & take appropriate actions.
· Operate the plants in the event of a temporary operator shortage.
· Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
· Responsible for supervising a group of water plant operators & assigned personnel.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
· (Wastewater) Possession of a Kansas Class IV Wastewater Operator Certificate or obtain certification within one (1) year after Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) examination eligibility.
· (Water) Possession of a Kansas Class IV Water Supply System Operator Certificate or obtain certification within one (1) year after Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) examination eligibility.

Experience:
· Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, or related work.
· Experience with lime-softening water treatment and/or advanced wastewater treatment with biological nutrient removal (BNR).
· Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, including developing staff & implementing SOPs & KPIs.

Requirements:
· Must live within 40 minutes response time.
· Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $64,943-66,851/yr.

Paid Time Off:
· 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:
Until filled

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
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Contact Information:
City of Salina
Human Resources Department
Office: 785-833-8018
Email: [email protected]
Website: salina-ks.gov

The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.

City of Salina, Kansas The City of Salina has been in business since 1858. We are an extremely stable & progressive employer that offers competitive salaries & excellent benefits. The average length of service for our employees is 10 years. We offer multiple career tracks with a commitment to excellent service & performance. The City of Salina aggressively maintains 300 miles of sewer lines, 85 miles of storm sewers, 266 miles of streets, & 288 miles of water lines. The City also maintains 28 parks, 2 golf courses, a water park, a water plant & a wastewater plant. Our police department & fire department have been nationally accredited. The fire protection is superb with an ISO rating of 3 (with the best being a 1 & the worst being 10). The City of Salina employs 480 people on a regular basis & an additional 300 during the summer to accommodate the summer programs offered through the Parks & Recreation Department.