Production Operations Supervisor

Job description

Position Purpose

Supervises groundwater and treatment operations, maintenance and construction activities. Assists with operation and maintenance of all treatment facilities, wells, boosters, pressure reducing stations and laboratory facilities. Coordinate operations activities with other departments to ensure well field productivity Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Ensures a safe, inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace environment.

Coaches, mentors, and develops staff to achieve targeted customer service, water quality, regulatory compliance, and production outcomes. Supervises and assigns activities of staff (system operations, maintenance, construction, well field productivity on booster, reservoir, well and pressure regulating station projects, and water quality sampling and analysis) and coordinates those activities with other departments, regulators, suppliers, and vendors.

Develop departmental plans/budgets for areas of responsibility, perform operations within budget, and monitors area projects to completion. Accountable for completeness and accuracy of all digital operational records and governance of supporting systems, and preparing and submitting operating reports. Provide consistent and fair performance reviews for new hires and legacy employees on a periodic basis. Responsible for operation, maintenance, construction, and water quality activities of 70 MGD well field and integrated control system in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company policies and procedure.

Review and approve time cards, overtime reports, and emergency call-out incidents. Act in the capacity of department manager as needed.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

Associates Degree in related technical field; or combination of high school diploma and well treatment courses or related technical field preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to function in the digital world, using computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone devices and software to communicate and perform and record work. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to respond in emergency situations. Strong knowledge of public health and safety regulations, i.e. Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. Must be able to perform basic algebraic and geometric equations.

Ability to read and understand complex reports and plans, write, analyze, reason and communicate effectively. Ability to learn new technology and train others. Ability to envision and implement complex water system operations scenarios.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

Idaho Water Treatment IV Certification, or ability to obtain within one year of eligibility. Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

Ability to drive a vehicle, climb stairs and ladders, enter confined spaces and sit for extended periods viewing computer screens and utilizing keyboard and mouse. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. Ability to see all colors, hear alarms, speak to subordinates and others.