Water Production Operations Lead

Mesa Water District (Mesa Water); Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex credits $2,400/month

CalPERS Retirement System

457b matching (up to 3.5%)

Education reimbursement

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Mesa Water District in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Water Operations Supervisor in Production. You will oversee two Senior Operators and two Operator I/II, directing maintenance, inspection, operation and repair of local groundwater production facilities.

Responsibilities include budgeting, safety compliance, CMMS reporting, and coordinating after-hours responses while developing staff and improving production processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of potable water treatment and production facilities.
• Experience supervising technical staff in water production.
• Familiarity with safety, budgeting, and regulatory practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise two Senior Operators and two Operator I/II.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of wells and treatment facilities.
• Coordinate emergency response and after-hours calls.
• Plan and monitor budgets, resources, and staffing.
• Ensure safety rules, policies, and standards are followed.
• Maintain CMMS work orders and prepare reports.
• Provide training and development for staff.

Skills

Professional & Technical Expertise

Mechanical Insight

Safety Focus

Decision Making

Innovation

Involving Others

Informing

Handling Stress

Managing Performance

Developing Others

Education

High school + technical training

Associate degree desirable

Tools

SCADA systems

CMMS

Job description

Mesa Water District in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Water Operations Supervisor in Production. You will oversee two Senior Operators and two Operator I/II, directing maintenance, inspection, operation and repair of local groundwater production facilities.

Responsibilities include budgeting, safety compliance, CMMS reporting, and coordinating after-hours responses while developing staff and improving production processes.