Water Asset Reliability Lead

City of Tucson; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tucson seeks a Water Program Superintendent to oversee condition assessment and corrosion management for water infrastructure, including large pipelines, wells, and reservoirs. The role leads cathodic protection programs, asset condition evaluations, and capital planning within the ORCA division, reporting to the Water Administrator and supervising water supervisors.

Responsibilities include budgeting, developing technical specs, coordinating with internal/external stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Equivalency: any combination of education and experience substituted year-for-year.
• Certifications in ADEQ Water Distribution and/or Treatment (any level).
• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) desired.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) desired.
• Experience in managing water pipeline protection, cathodic protection, or condition assessment programs.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating program activities.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure protection, assessment, and maintenance practices.
• Skills in budgeting, project planning, and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manages condition assessment programs for water assets, sets priorities, schedules, and performance measures.
• Maintains pipeline protection and corrosion control programs, including cathodic protection and monitoring.
• Integrates findings into maintenance, rehab, replacement, and capital plans.
• Evaluates reports and data to identify deterioration mechanisms and support asset management decisions.
• Develops budgets, scopes of work, specifications, and procurement documents; oversees contracts.
• Supervises technical staff and promotes accountability and professional development.
• Coordinates with stakeholders and communicates risks, funding needs, and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The City of Tucson seeks a Water Program Superintendent to oversee condition assessment and corrosion management for water infrastructure, including large pipelines, wells, and reservoirs. The role leads cathodic protection programs, asset condition evaluations, and capital planning within the ORCA division, reporting to the Water Administrator and supervising water supervisors.

Responsibilities include budgeting, developing technical specs, coordinating with internal/external stakeholders, and