NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Water Maintenance Supervisor - Well Fields
Kalamazoo, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yrNEOGOV is a part of the City of Kalamazoo's Public Services Department, seeking a Well Field Supervisor responsible for supervising and performing technical work in the rehabilitation and testing of large-diameter potable wells. The role includes overseeing maintenance activities, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with operational standards.
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Responsibilities
Developing maintenance activities including both preventive and corrective maintenance methodologies of the well field asset(s) using the City’s Computer Maintenance and Management System, Lucity. This includes definition of maintenance specifications and schedules, maintenance execution procedures, procedures for missed maintenance, and the capture and utilization of maintenance inspection and measurement results
Supervises direct reports including managerial skillsets to monitor the development and behavior of employees to maximize team performance and productivity
Oversees all outside contractual work on wells & well fields
Ensuring that well field asset(s) operate for a defined period based on manufacturer’s operation and maintenance recommendations and lifecycle delivery intentions
Participating and providing institutional knowledge in the design of capital replacement projects
Identifying, planning, scheduling, and execution, and control of work related to planned shutdowns or outages at the well fields based on preventive maintenance interventions
Responding to failures and incidents in the well field asset system including incident detection and identification, use of standard responses, temporary and permanent repairs, and documentation of the incident
Forecasting work of direct reports including the supervising the accuracy and completeness of their work
Assist in creating maintenance budgets based on historical consumption of resources and proposed lifecycle delivery interventions
Continuous improvement of process workflows for greater efficiency and effectiveness
Performs record keeping duties and prepares paperwork including timesheets, work orders, service requests, weekly accomplishments, damage reports, and employee performance reviews
Performs necessary wellfield site preparations for well work scheduled for pre-qualified contractors, and any necessary pump and motor maintenance
Supervises Well Drilling and Pump Installer staff and confers daily with Water Maintenance Supervisor, Water Operations Supervisor, Process Control Supervisor, and Water Superintendent
Performs other related duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possession of a valid Water Well Drilling Contractor Registration issued by the State of Michigan
State of Michigan Storm Water Management – Construction Site Certification required
Valid State of Michigan driver's license
Strong, clear communicator and excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to effectively and positively communicate with the public and all levels within the organization
Strong organizational and multi-tasking and skills
Possession of a CDL Class A license
Experience with Computer Maintenance and Management Systems (CMMS) such as but not limited to Lucity, Cityworks, or others
Experience in developing and executing lifecycle maintenance delivery programs for public drinking water systems
Thorough knowledge of well drilling and rehabilitation equipment and techniques
Thorough knowledge of well casings and repair and installation of pumps and corresponding motors
Good knowledge of local geological strata; good knowledge of water presence indicators
Skill in the use of drilling rigs and related equipment
Ability to quickly recognize and classify earth strata samples
Ability to keep records and make reports
Ability to plan, instruct, and supervise the work of others
Ability to teach job related knowledge and skills
Ability to develop and nurture strong, productive relationships with all levels within the organization, respecting established processes and fostering an environment of mutual respect
Ability to perform heavy physical work under varying weather conditions
General knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
EGLE Water Operator D-4 certification is preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Group life insurance
Long and short-term disability
Paid time off
Defined benefits pension plan
457 deferred compensation plan
Retirement health care savings plan (HCSP)
Convenient health clinic that is open to employees, retirees, and their families and provides routine medical services and prescriptions
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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