UTILITIES PLANT SUPERINTENDENTS
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.
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- (Wastewater) Possession of a Kansas Class IV Wastewater Operator Certificate or obtain certification within one (1) year after Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) examination eligibility.
- (Water) Possession of a Kansas Class IV Water Supply System Operator Certificate or obtain certification within one (1) year after Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) examination eligibility.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, or related work.
- Experience with lime-softening water treatment and/or advanced wastewater treatment with biological nutrient removal (BNR).
- Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, including developing staff & implementing SOPs & KPIs.
Requirements:
- Must live within 40 minutes response time.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Work Type:
- Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Works inside & outside.
Hours:
- Monday – Friday.
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Responds to after-hours emergencies as needed.
Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
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.
Benefits Summary
Position Descriptions
Application Deadline:
Until filled
Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
Important: Job seekers must complete an application for employment directly with the City of Salina to be considered.
Contact Information:
City of Salina
Human Resources Department
Office: 785-833-8018
Email: human.resources@salina.org
Website: salina-ks.gov
The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.
