Water Production Team Lead & Supervisor

WaterWisePro Training LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex credits $2,400/mo

CalPERS Retirement System

457b match up to 3.5%

Education reimbursement

Training and professional development

Job summary

Mesa Water in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Water Operations Supervisor in Production to lead two Senior Operators and two Operator I/II. You will oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of wells, treatment plants, and associated electrical systems, ensuring safe, reliable water supplies.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to use data to drive decisions; the successful candidate will manage daily activities, budgets, and cross‑functional coordination in a

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to high school with technical training in water utility science.
• Six years of experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of water production equipment.
• California Driver's License and SWRCB licenses (D5 and T2) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and evaluate staff in water production facilities.
• Oversee operation, treatment, maintenance, and repair of wells and treatment plants; respond to emergencies.
• Manage budget, scheduling, training, and safety compliance.
• Operate CMMS and maintain records; coordinate with district and public stakeholders.

Skills

Professional & Technical Expertise

Mechanical Insight

Safety Focus

Decision Making

Innovation

Involving Others

Informing

Handling Stress

Managing Performance

Developing Others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree desirable

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

Mesa Water in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Water Operations Supervisor in Production to lead two Senior Operators and two Operator I/II. You will oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of wells, treatment plants, and associated electrical systems, ensuring safe, reliable water supplies.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to use data to drive decisions; the successful candidate will manage daily activities, budgets, and cross‑functional coordination in a