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Description
The Wastewater Treatment Plant Crew Lead is under the direct supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and is responsible for all aspects of operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance for a 2.5MGD conventional wastewater treatment plant and 17 lift stations. This is accomplished by planning and tracking work activities for employees, making data-based operational decisions, and ensuring that all assets are properly maintained using scheduled activities, industry / equipment standards and life cycle analyses. Safety is a critical function of this position, and the Wastewater Plant Crew Lead is expected to promote a culture of safety and efficiency throughout the organization and ensure that employees always have proper training and equipment. Other duties include tracking performance measures and creating reports, communicating with the Wastewater Plant Manager and the Utilities Superintendent, operating, maintaining, and complying with all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) testing and reporting to maintain regulatory testing and records. The Wastewater Plant Crew Lead is also expected to act as an owner of the system by delivering results, driving innovation, and creating value for our system and customers. Class C or higher Wastewater License highly preferred but a combination of experience and lower license will be considered if C license is obtained within 6 months of the hire date.
Examples of Duties
- Planning and tracking the work to be done by employees using an understanding of the maintenance needs and regulatory requirements of the system.
- Plan and manage the budget process, including capital projects.
- Ensure safety training and safety manual are up to date and all aspects of training are documented.
- Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are up to date and all employees comply with the procedures.
- Maintaining relationships with vendors.
- Comply with all standard safety practices, City rules, and policies.
- Troubleshoot and correct problemsf or equipment and regulatory requirements.
- Manage all maintenance of the plant via asset management program based on routine preventative, maintenance, life-cycle analyses, and industry best practices.
- Identify deficiencies within areas of responsibility and implement or recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Complete routine site assessments to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and safety requirements.
- Facilitate inspection of lift stations and facilitate maintenance as needed.
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical pumps and motors and associated instrumentation.
- Coordinate, verify, validate, document, and ensure completion of all required regulatory submissions.
- Planning and working on projects with contractors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
-High School Diploma or equivalent
-Over 3 year experience
-Possess a valid Texas Class C Drivers’ License with a clean driving record.
-Class C or higher Wastewater License highly preferred but a combination of experience and lower license will be considered if C license is obtained within 6 months of the hire date.
Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position may be considered.
