Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing employees who operate and maintain a 24/7 wastewater treatment facility. The Supervisor also assists the Engineering Management Team with reporting and implementing policies and procedures to maintain and improve plant operations while ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to the approved budget.

Schedule: Monday - Friday with minimal coverage every other weekend

Pay Range: $65,000 - $70,000+ annually

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Manage and coach employee performance and workflow.
• Ensure business goals, deadlines, and performance standards are met.
• Plan, assign, and schedule operators to maintain wastewater treatment plant operations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Manage time and attendance, PTO requests, etc.
• Ensure full compliance with all company safety policies.
• Report performance records and evaluations to HR and senior management.
• Train and onboard new hires.
• Interview and hire employees as needed.

Engineering Responsibilities:

• Design, recommend, and implement policies and procedures to streamline and improve plant operations.
• Prepare and review reports submitted to regulatory agencies, as well as other technical reports.
• Inspect and monitor the treatment plant to ensure compliance with federal, state, and permit regulations, as well as wastewater treatment standards.
• Input, access, and analyze plant operations data.
• Coordinate and maintain communication with the Engineering Management Team.
• Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and administration.
• Coordinate and/or perform complex repairs and installations related to treatment plant equipment.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Investigate complaints concerning treatment plant operations and take appropriate action to resolve problems.
• Oversee the maintenance of plant operations records.
• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing requirements.
• May assist with regularly assigned plant operator duties by performing skilled work or providing technical direction.
• Provide facility tours as necessary.
• Assist in evaluating equipment, prioritizing repair assignments, and requisitioning parts and other maintenance supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.