Water Plant Operations Leader

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is seeking a Water Plant Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operation, maintenance, and performance of water distribution facilities. This role supervises staff, monitors system performance, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance to deliver reliable potable water 24/7.

Responsibilities include directing crews, supervising pumps and meters, preparing requisitions, and managing personnel actions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pumps and water distribution plant operations and systems; maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of potable water distribution systems.
• Knowledge of machinery, equipment, tools and methods for maintenance and operation of water distribution plants.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in water distribution operations.
• Knowledge of supervisory and training methods and techniques.
• Ability to plan, assign and direct activities of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to inspect, review and recommend changes in plant operating and maintenance policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate and utilize personal computer and related peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the assignments of a crew of water plant operators in the operation and maintenance of equipment and machinery at the water distribution facilities.
• Supervises the operation of pumps, valves, compressors, vacuum filters, purification equipment, mechanical feeding equipment and tanks.
• Supervises the reading of meters, gauges and thermometers and prepares records of operations; keeps inventory of used chlorine drums and amount of drums in storage.
• Inspects and instructs employees in the proper operation of the distribution network.
• Prepares purchase requisitions to obtain materials and supplies.
• Initiates or recommends personnel action such as promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures and evaluates employees.
• Supervises the sale of water at standpipe and oversees recordkeeping of each sale.

Skills

Pumps & dist.

Water dist. systems

Supervisory skills

Safety procedures

Training methods

Communication

PC literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is seeking a Water Plant Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operation, maintenance, and performance of water distribution facilities. This role supervises staff, monitors system performance, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance to deliver reliable potable water 24/7.

Responsibilities include directing crews, supervising pumps and meters, preparing requisitions, and managing personnel actions.