Water Plant Operations Supervisor (St. Thomas)

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

Water Plant Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operation, maintenance, and performance of water distribution and pumping facilities that provide reliable water service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. This position supervises plant operations personnel, monitors system performance, ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and coordinates operational activities to maintain efficient and uninterrupted water service. Because the Authority has a primary responsibility to serve the public 24 hours per day, an employee in this class is expected to work overtime as conditions demand and on short notice during emergency conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good knowledge of pumps and water distribution plant operations and systems,maintenance requirements and capabilities
• Good knowledge or potable water distribution systems
• Good knowledge of the machinery, equipment, tools and method necessary for themaintenance and operation of water distribution plants
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of waterdistribution operations
• Knowledge of supervisory and training methods and techniques
• Ability to plan, assign and direct the activities of subordinate personnel
• Ability to inspect, review and recommend changes in plant operating andmaintenance policies and procedures
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with employees, colleagues and thegeneral public
• Ability to demonstrate and understand the necessity and desire to providecontinuous services of potable water to consumers
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to operate and utilize personal computer and related peripherals

High school diploma and seven (7) years of experience in operating the Authority's water distribution facilities or in desalination power water operations. Must be computer literate.