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Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, is seeking a qualified Plant Operations Supervisor to provide direct oversight of routine and preventive maintenance activities, including coordination with internal maintenance staff and external contractors to ensure optimal functioning of treatment systems and mechanical equipment. Additionally, the incumbent will supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.

Duties include but are not limited to

Plans, organizes, supervises, and controls utility operations and maintenance staff activities. Ensures that plant systems, equipment, and infrastructure are operating safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. Provides continuity for 24-hour shift work.
Reviews plant performance and maintenance data for optimization and compliance. Submits Monthly Operating Report. Coordinates data with staff, managers, and consultants.
Establishes goals, coordinates work schedules and responsibilities, reviews and approves work, and provides technical and mechanical guidance. Ensures that the operations and maintenance team has clear direction and support.
Oversees preventive and corrective maintenance programs. Coordinates equipment inspections, work orders, and inventory management. Orders supplies and maintains maintenance and operational budgets.
Plans and coordinates special projects involving treatment processes and infrastructure. Works with contractors, engineers, and consultants, ensuring system upgrades and maintenance projects are executed efficiently and documented accurately.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's Degree in applied science, engineering or related field or specialized/technical training equivalent to two years of college
Five years of progressively responsible water or wastewater treatment experience,

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Progressively responsible experience in maintenance supervision strongly preferred.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Commonwealth of Virginia Class 1 Water or Wastewater Operator's License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

Water/wastewater treatment plant operations and equipment
Preventive and corrective maintenance programs and procedures
SCADA systems and mechanical/electrical components
Safety practices, OSHA regulations, and confined space entry
VPDES regulations and reporting requirements
Maintenance work order and asset management systems (e.g., CMMS)
Microsoft Office Suite and plant performance software
Budgeting and procurement related to operations and maintenance

Skills (some combination of the following):

Supervising and training maintenance and operations staff
Diagnosing and troubleshooting treatment plant equipment
Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, plans, and technical manuals
Coordinating plant shutdowns and equipment repairs
Communication, team leadership, and contractor oversight
Budget tracking and resource management

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules
Coordinate response to equipment failures and emergencies
Prioritize, assign, and evaluate work of operations and maintenance teams
Maintain regulatory compliance through effective operations and maintenance practices
Collaborate across departments to complete maintenance and capital projects

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift; and occasionally stoop, crawl, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

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The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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