Plant Operations Supervisor, Senior

City of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, seeks a Senior Plant Operations Supervisor to provide direct oversight of routine and preventive maintenance activities, coordinating with internal staff and external contractors to keep treatment systems and equipment functioning safely and efficiently.

The role includes supervising staff, conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and handling HR tasks, while keeping the plant management team informed daily of issues and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical training equivalent to two years of college.
• Five years of progressively responsible water or wastewater treatment experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee utility operations and maintenance staff activities.
• Review plant performance and maintenance data for optimization and compliance.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs and budgets.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, work orders, and inventory management.
• Plan and coordinate special projects involving treatment processes and infrastructure.

Skills

Supervising staff

Contractor oversight

Budgeting

Team leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Education

Associate's Degree in applied science/related field

Technical training equivalent to two years of college

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

MS Office

Job description

The anticipated hiring range is $72,080 - $103,687

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, is seeking a qualified Plant Operations Supervisor, Senior 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. The incumbent will supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures. This includes human resources (timesheets, performance reviews, scheduling etc.) and operational aspects. This position will be overseeing plant operation and keep plant management team appraised of any issues on a daily basis. Additionally, the position will work with maintenance supervisor and staff to make sure appropriate preventive maintenance and corrective actions are taken care of.

• 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.

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

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.