Utilities Water Superintendent - Water Operations & Systems Maintenance

Overview

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES WATER SUPERINTENDENT to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Division
. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general direction, the Utilities Water Superintendent is to plan, coordinate, supervise and review the activities involved in either the construction, operation or maintenance and repair of water system facilities. The Utilities Water Superintendent is to provide technical staff assistance and to do related work as required.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Evaluate methods used by assigned staff to ensure safety, including utilizing proper guards, protective devices and proper equipment are used as applicable.
• Ensure staff utilize proper 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.
• Participates in the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to ensure safe work practices and guidelines for various safety programs; takes a key role in the development and creation of operations/maintenance SOP's and monitors compliance.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration.

In addition to the above duties, when assigned to Water Operations/Systems Maintenance, duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the maintenance of water facilities including but not limited to 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 such as rotating mechanical equipment, wells, pumps and related piping, motors, electrical systems, various structures and facilities, chlorine generation systems, compressors, electrical generators, variable frequency drives, automated valves and actuators, and all other auxiliary equipment and related activities.
• Oversee the deployment, maintenance, upkeep and security of the Water Division's SCADA system and its components, including: SCADA software and hardware, communication systems, PLC/RTUs and various sensing equipment.
• Ensure that the logic and controls developed by the Chief Water Operator, Water Quality Manager and Water Operations Manager are incorporated into the SCADA system.
• Ensure that all access to the SCADA system and its components complies with the City of Riverside's Security Policies.
• Coordinate with the Department One SCADA team.
• Participate in development and implementation of functional requirements, specifications, purchase and commissioning of highly complex computer-based systems for monitoring and control of water and/or electric facilities.
• Direct and participate in development and implementation of all data-base modifications in computer directed control systems for station equipment additions, modifications and/or deletions for current system operation.
• Supervise, train and evaluate personnel in the operation and maintenance of the SCADA system.
• Supervise computer maintenance staff for solid-state electronic computer and peripheral device support.
• Assist in analysis and remedy of major equipment failures, station service interruptions, and safety problems.
• Interface on a regular basis with engineering and operations divisions of the water system to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Schedule equipment and facility preventative maintenance and/or new equipment installation.
• Develop and implement safety and training programs for computer systems operating policies and procedures.

Education:

• High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience:

• 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.

Necessary Special Requirements

• 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
• Required to obtain 40 Hour Hazwoper Certification within 1 year of employment

Highly Desirable

Qualifications:

• 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, including new equipment installations, startup, and commissioning for major water…