Director - Treatment Operations

Description

• Evaluates complex data and prepares technical reports.
• Develops measures to analyze and improve department’s overall efficiency.
• Applies and interprets principles, practices, and terminology specific to departmental functions for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controls and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations including preparing and delivering presentations to the board, large groups and the public.
• May represent Vice President or act on their behalf during their absence.
• Develops and implements policies/procedures leading to the successful operation and maintenance of facilities and process equipment.
• Develops and executes the annual Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budgets for assigned area.
• Interviews, contracts and manages consultants and contractors to design and build system improvements.
• Represents department and coordinates with other groups, utility agencies, citizens, rate payers, neighborhood associations, and environmental advocates regarding wastewater, odor control, and recycled water issues.
• Develops and participates in complex planning efforts such as Master Plans, Strategic Plans, and annual Business Plans.
• Develops and monitors safety and training requirements for personnel.
• Examines data and prepares reports for a variety of regulatory agencies; serves as SAWS representative with federal and state regulators.
• Coordinates and directs support activities such as Capital Improvement Project (CIP) planning, contractual services, material procurement, and engineering services.
• Supervises, selects, develops, trains, mentors and evaluates personnel.
• Manages emergency projects to ensure service, system and budget integrity.

Requirements

• Five (5) years’ experience supervising personnel, project development, budgeting, and strategic planning in a 24-hour large industrial or large wastewater treatment operating environment.
• Licensed as Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, or if licensed in another state, must obtain the Texas license within 12 months in position.
• Skill in using word processing, spreadsheet, database, computerized maintenance management system and presentation software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and external contacts, including executive management, Board of Trustees, contractors, consultants, local, state and federal leaders and representatives.
• Applies generally accepted business management and public administration principles and practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency plus eight (8) years’ progressively responsible experience in budgeting, management, supervision, and water / wastewater operations;
• High School Diploma or GED and ten (10) years’ progressively responsible experience in wastewater operations.
• TCEQ Class “A” Wastewater Operator License.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as nights, weekends, and holidays under emergency response situations.
• Registered Environmental Manager.
• Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and financial software.
• Ability to train and mentor employees.
• Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Ability to exhibit high standards of business and personal ethical conduct, leadership, teamwork, positive attitude, initiative and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance