LIBERTY

Team Lead, Operations (Water/Wastewater)

LocationGold Canyon, AZ

About This Job

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.


Purpose

Leads Water/Wastewater Operations team in the prirotization and performance of routine and emergency functions associated with the daily operations of water and/or wastewater systems. Responsible for carrying out all field related job details as related to the water industry. Responsible for carrying out and enforcing all safety rules to assure a safe workplace. Responsible for leading and directing Liberty and contractor crews. Ability to perform as a lead operator in absence of Supervisor of Distribution. May provide direction to peers and subordinates in performance of routine day-today work activities, but does not have supervisory responsibility.


Accountabilities

Responsible for making thorough analysis and decisions of job details and emergencies.

Organize, lead, and direct Liberty staff, contractors and request bids from contractors as required.
Coordinates with city inspectors and public works departments to obtain any required permits and inspections.
Collaborate with supervisor in working closely with Engineering to complete capital jobs and achieve capital budget.
Respond to difficult customer inquiries.
Fills in as stand-by distribution supervisor as needed.
Maintains and accounts for all tools and equipment and assigned vehicles.
Provide monthly audits/inspection on vehicles and large equipment.
Fills out all paperwork on daily job safety inspection sheets.
Performs leak repairs, maintains mains, fire hydrants, installation of new services, setting meters, changing out meters, and repairs services as needed.
Keeps the direct Supervisor aware of all field customer service problems and needs
Uses PC tablets for field service applications to process service orders, etc.
Completes all service orders and paperwork assigned daily.
Operates various hand and power tools and mechanical equipment while installing, operating, and repairing mains, services, meters, valves, and fire hydrants
Helps install, tap, re-line, disinfect, test, and connect water mains and appurtenances
Involved in shutdowns, repairs, disinfects, and restores water service to customers and tests for leaks
May take water quality samples and laboratory testing for regulatory compliance
Safely set up work area traffic controls
Assists in making field and job-related decisions using Company policies and procedures
Reports and communicates to his or her supervisor all daily activities, needed repairs, hazards, challenges, needs, etc
Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor, EHS Manager, and/or Human Resources
Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions of infrastructure or equipment utilized in the water distribution division.
Maintains the integrity of landscaping, checks storage tanks and electrical panels, adjusts chemical feed rates, and completes work orders.
Provides direction and clarifies routine day-to-day priorities in the field.
Practices performance coaching and encouraging Operators to offer innovative ideas in the area of plant control.


Education and Experience

Seven+ years’ in operations, distribution, collection (water and/or wastewater treatment)
Work requires specialized knowledge of wells, pumps, motors, and chlorinators. Including plumbing principles and ability to complete repairs to system or make decisions regarding their repairs which requires a high degree of knowledge of plumbing materials and methods as related to utility improvements.
Arizona locations require a ADEQ Grade 4 Operator License in specific area of concentration; i.e, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, Collections, or Water Treatment. Locations that operate water and wastewater require a second certification, minimum of a Grade 3, in another specific area of concentration; or the ability to obtain the second certification within 6 months with express written approval from Director, Operations; i.e., Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, Collections or Water Treatment.
Maintain a valid state driver’s license
Work requires the ability to read maps, manuals, work orders, and blueprints.
Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as knowledge of common water calculations and their applications.
Work requires the ability to write work orders, memos, letters, reports and keep accurate daily records at well sites, lift stations and treatment facilities.
Broad Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities.
Be able to exercise independent judgment, discretion, professionalism, and tact in all areas of work including matters of a sensitive and/or confidential manner
Must maintain a professional appearance as a front-line representative of the Company
Obtains CPR and First Aid training
Must be able to work standby, holidays, weekends or overtime on an as need basis
Must be able to make own decisions in emergency situations.
A person in this position must have the ability to meet the public under normal and adverse conditions.


What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one

Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
Company sponsored cash balance pension program, life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
Employee Stock Purchase Program
3 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days
Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.

For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.

With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.


What we offer


Company funded Pension program


401k with Company match


Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy


Share purchase/match plan


Defined Contribution savings plan


Top Talent Program


Volunteer paid days off


Employee Assistance Program


Achievement fund

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

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