Join our Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) in Santa Cruz, CA as the O&M Supervisor. The AWPF is a new complex state-of-the-art facility comprising of Ozone, Membranes, Ultraviolet-Advanced Oxidation, and waste treatment processes. It is designed to treat an average of 1,500 acre-feet per year (AFY) or approximately 1.3 million gallons per day (MGD) of Secondary Wastewater Effluent to recharge the groundwater basin and combat seawater intrusion.
The O&M Supervisor will analyze operational process control procedures, maintenance procedures, and institute changes when necessary to achieve full compliance with water production targets and regulatory agency water quality requirements.
The O&M Supervisor will be responsible for accurate operational records keeping, review/edits/create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and prepare reports required by the client, regulatory agencies, and Project Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operates valves, pumps, and gates manually and/or through local control center (SCADA).
• Maintains facilities, office building, vehicles, equipment, and pump stations for advanced water treatment operation. Responsible for general housekeeping of job sites, work areas and other areas as assigned including heavy labor as needed.
• Train operators and direct operators’ daily activities.
• Performs routine in-plant lab sampling and analysis; conduct inspections and collect samples. Conduct flow meter and field measurements readings of specific parameters throughout individual treatment processes.
• Conduct routine rounds of assigned process areas and records operating data such as run times, chemical usage, flows and other process information.
• Records operating data in shift logs and perform mathematical calculations.
• Performs preventative maintenance of water quality analyzers and instrument and help with other maintenance activities.
• Responds to system emergencies.
• Order and track chemicals usage.
• Prepares technical and administrative reports as requested.
• Maintains logs and prepares other required reports as needed.
• Performs necessary process control adjustments.
• Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water, etc.
• Performs routine laboratory analyses for process control measures as well as specific permit reporting as trained & assigned.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships client employees, vendors, and the public.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift work as assigned.
• Perform operations and maintenance under a variety of safe weather & working conditions.
• Able to climb stairs, ladders, prolonged walking and standing.
• Being able to operate hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment as trained and assigned safely and properly.
• Develop a commitment to personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate or Bachelor (BA/BS) degree in related field is preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid CA Driver’s License
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Seven (7) years’ experience in wastewater/water treatment operations, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• SWRCB Grade III or higher Wastewater/Water Treatment Certification
• Preferred CWEA AWTO Grade 3 or ability to obtain and AWTO Grade 3 within 6 months of hiring date and ability to obtain a AWTO 5 within 18 months of hiring date.
Ideally, you'll also have:
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of water and/or wastewater treatment plants operations.
• Proficiency with computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong technical problem-solving skills
• Capable of working independently and maintaining an orderly schedule
• Understanding of the technical aspects of the AWPF.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills.
• Experience developing and working within an approved budget. Specifically tracking costs, adjusting activities to stay on budget, and optimizing labor and materials.
• Proficiency in preparing operational reports for both internal and external clients.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to water and/or wastewater system operations.
• Knowledge and ability to analyze data and maintain computer records.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform standard laboratory sampling and testing.
• Available for stand-by duty and emergencies as needed.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals and/or SOPs.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as chemical dosing, flow calculations, pipe or tank capacity.
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and factual variables.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
