Utilities Water Superintendent - Water Operations & Systems Maintenance

About This Role

Plan, coordinate, supervise, and review activities related to the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of water system facilities for the City of Riverside Public Utilities Department. Provide technical staff assistance to ensure safe and efficient water operations and systems maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate methods used by assigned staff to ensure safety, including utilizing proper guards, protective devices, and proper equipment
• Ensure staff utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing work in and around utility facilities and equipment
• Ensure staff utilize the asset management system to track time and materials
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates
• Participate in the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to ensure safe work practices and guidelines for various safety programs
• Assist in budget preparation and administration
• Oversee the maintenance of water facilities including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation
• Oversee the work of various staff in the maintenance, testing, repair, construction, and installation of water production, distribution, chlorination, and treatment equipment
• Oversee the deployment, maintenance, upkeep, and security of the Water Division's SCADA system and its components

Requirements

• High School graduation or GED
• 5+ years experience in programming, operation and maintenance of computer systems, supervisory control, data acquisition, and communication systems OR in maintenance of municipal water system facilities with 1 year lead/supervisory experience
• Possession of an appropriate, valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Possession of a Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate
• Possession of a Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California Division of Drinking Water
• Ability to obtain 40 Hour Hazwoper Certification within 1 year of employment

Qualifications

• High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED)
• Five (5) years of experience with an emphasis in programming, operation and maintenance of computer systems, supervisory control, data acquisition, and communication systems, or five years of experience in the maintenance of municipal water system facilities, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.

Nice to Have

• Supervisory experience in municipal water operations, including mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation systems
• Experience participating in or supporting preventive maintenance programs and operations and maintenance activities
• Experience managing, supporting, or overseeing water system maintenance and/or automated control systems
• Knowledge of or exposure to SCADA and/or control systems, including familiarity with PLCs, RTUs, communications networks, and cybersecurity practices for critical infrastructure

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits