Wastewater Treatment Supervisor

CK52232P

Wastewater Treatment Supervisor

Wastewater Treatment Supervisor

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Full Time

Civic Operations

• Ensure that the wastewater facilities operate at maximum efficiency resulting in quality effluent that meets or exceeds health and safety regulations, and ensure the provision of appropriate level of staffing, alarm, and emergency response 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
• Ensure that the timing of electrical, operations and maintenance work is performed to maximize plant efficiency, minimize the impact on plant processes and manage assets,
• Manage electrical and mechanical support for the composting and Landfill facilities,
• Develop contracts, supervise contractors, ensure their performance meets contract guidelines and there is no interference with facility operations,

• Plan, advise, manage and complete operational system upgrades for improved efficiency and reduced risk of failure, work with other departments to advise on capital and development driven projects.
• Evaluate, recommend, implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure that effluent quality and bio-solids conform to accepted Ministry of Environment guidelines.
• Investigate customer complaints and ensure that the appropriate corrective action is taken when possible.
• Develop, implement and maintain preventative maintenance management practices for all wastewater equipment.

• Review and update comprehensive disaster plan, safety manual, standard operating procedures; ensure compliance with safe work procedures, and ensure emergency preparedness and that all operational programs meet established service levels
• Monitor and ensure certification for all staff is maintained and updated as specified by Environmental Operators Certification Program, Provincial Ministries, Electrical Authority, Worksafe BC,
• Ensure that facilities and processes have the appropriate level of redundancy or backup to ensure that the city’s prescribed level of service is maintained,
• Ensure that Safety Meetings and site safety inspections are held regularly, that issues raised at Safety Meetings are handled appropriately, and that staff receive the appropriate safe work practice training.

• Evaluate, recommend, implement and maintain policies, procedures, data collection/analysis and budgets to ensure that plant process and biosolids disposal is economical and environmentally acceptable,
• Evaluate the ability of the existing equipment, process and facilities to meet consumer needs,
• Review analytical data to determine process strengths and weaknesses; advise engineering staff on needs,
• Schedule projects to be undertaken by Wastewater Treatment staff & contractors.

• Operating budget: $6,500,000
  • Responsibility : Shared
• Capital budget: Varies. Usually less than $500,000
  • Responsibility: Shared
• Final spending authority: Wastewater Treatment Supervisor ($10,000) / Manager depending on value

• 25 Direct Reports, 2 seasonal reports and various contractors
• Develop, inspire, hire, assess, discipline and reward employees,
• Develop a sustainable succession plan
• Develop staff to ensure a sustainable organization that continues to meet all regulatory requirements.

03/25/2022

04/10/2022

The City of Kelowna has a COVID vaccination policy that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Candidates who are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious grounds (or some other reason protected by the BC Human Rights Code) can request an accommodation.

Please submit relevant information as Other Documents 1, 2, 3 and/or 4.

We offer progressive employment practices and a great work environment. This is an exempt position that offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please ensure that you have a resume and drivers abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you currently hold a Driver’s License, please attach your Driver’s Abstract. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s License you will have the opportunity to provide this information to us when applying for this position. When you are on the Documents Used to Apply page, select Driver’s Abstract, and then Write Driver’s Abstract. In the text area type “No Driver’s License” and then select Add to my Application. This written text then becomes the Driver’s Abstract document and you can proceed with your application.

Exempt

$86,700 to $96,300

Monday to Friday

0700-1530

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT