UTILITIES PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
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 Salina’s 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 City’s 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 City’s 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.
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
Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
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The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.
