UTILITIES PLANT SUPERINTENDENTS
City of Salina, Kansas
Utilities Department
Water & Wastewater Treatment
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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 Salinas 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 Citys 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 Citys 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 drivers license.
Work Type:
Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Works inside & outside.
Hours:
Monday Friday.
8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Responds to after-hours emergencies as needed.
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
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The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.
