Director of Production Control

Suffolk County Water Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Suffolk County residence preferred

Job summary

Suffolk County Water Authority in New York is seeking an experienced Operations and Maintenance Manager to lead the department's day-to-day and strategic activities.

You will direct supervisors, ensure compliance with federal, state and EPA drinking water standards, oversee budgets, and coordinate with the Deputy CEO and Engineering team on capital projects. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills, with extensive experience in water utilities and SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience in water utility operations or related field required; 10-12 years’ experience preferred.
• 5 years’ supervisory experience required; 7 years’ preferred experience.
• Knowledge of budgets and basic utility finances.
• Knowledge of NYS Sanitary code and EPA drinking water regulations.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA programs and safety protocols relevant to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and maintenance/construction activities for the department; direct operation and maintenance supervisors to achieve these goals.
• Review water system operation and provide guidance to subordinates; ensure adequate supply in system and maintain treatment facilities so water meets all federal, state and internal drinking water standards.
• Set priorities and identify supply system and maintenance needs and other departmental needs; provide direction to staff accordingly.
• Provide input on strategic planning, capital improvements and infrastructure replacement and maintenance needs to Deputy CEO and Engineering department.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Interface with other departments on operational and maintenance issues or other company matters.
• Prepare annual operations and maintenance budget.
• Review costs and expenditures and approve purchases.
• Recommend distribution improvements to construction maintenance department.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

SCADA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in science

Bachelor's in engineering/technical field

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and maintenance/construction activities for the department; direct operation and maintenance supervisors to achieve these goals.
• Review water system operation and provide guidance to subordinates; ensure adequate supply in system and maintain treatment facilities so water meets all federal, state and internal drinking water standards.
• Set priorities and identify supply system and maintenance needs and other departmental needs; provide direction to staff accordingly.
• Provide input on strategic planning, capital improvements and infrastructure replacement and maintenance needs to Deputy CEO and Engineering department.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Interface with other departments on operational and maintenance issues or other company matters.
• Prepare annual operations and maintenance budget.
• Review costs and expenditures and approve purchases.
• Recommend distribution improvements to construction maintenance department.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience in water utility operations or related field required; 10-12 years’ experience preferred.
• 5 years’ supervisory experience required; 7 years’ preferred experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in science required; bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical field preferred.
• NYS Water Treatment Plant Operator – Grade 1B required; NYS Water Treatment Plant Operator – Grade 1B, C and D preferred.
• Knowledge of pumping and treatment systems, hydraulics, and chemistry.
• Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) along with a variety of water related instrumentation and controls.
• Be able to assimilate technical information.
• Manage multiple and constantly shifting priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer and project management skills.
• Knowledge of budgets and basic utility finances.
• Knowledge of NYS Sanitary code and EPA drinking water regulations.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA programs and safety protocols relevant to the industry.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Basic knowledge of progressive discipline and rules in a union working environment.

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience within a range of $155,000-$185,000 annually.

Suffolk County residence is highly preferred.

*The Authority may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet requirements*

(The Authority shall not employ relatives of employees as defined to mean an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent, or direct descendant of grandparents of the employee as defined in the New York State General Municipal Law 810.)