Water Plants Manager

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Water Plants Manager

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Description The Water Plants Manager oversees the operations, budget, and projects for the Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) treatment plants, pumping stations, booster stations, and water storage tanks, ensuring the provision of the highest quality drinking water to the City of Milwaukee and fifteen neighboring communities. Owned by the City of Milwaukee and under the policy direction of the Mayor and the Common Council, the MWW is a national leader in providing high-quality, healthy drinking water. The MWW adheres to regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for facilities, operations and water quality. The MWW purifies Lake Michigan water to provide fresh drinking water to 866,993 people in 15 communities in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Waukesha Counties. Personnel Management

Provide management oversight of the three functional units within the Plants Section, which includes water treatment/systems operations, maintenance and electrical services at MWW’s two water treatment plants.

Lead unit managers in the planning, development, and implementation of new systems, programs, action plans, policy and procedures, and projects impacting Plant Section operations.

Manage Plants Section employees to ensure compliance with safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and work rules.

Provide training opportunities to meet regulatory requirements; encourage continuing education and skill building.

Set the tone for a professional work culture and foster a positive work environment that values diversity and allows staff to thrive.

Hire personnel, provide coaching, prepare performance reviews, administer performance improvement plans, and recommend disciplinary action, when needed.

Plant Operations Management

Recommend, implement, and document process flow improvements by maintaining up-to-date procedural manuals for the Plants Section operations.

Collaborate with the Water Quality Section to ensure the water treatment processes are properly monitored and meet both performance and regulatory standards.

Collaborate with the Water Quality Section to plan research projects and water quality training opportunities for Plants Section staff.

Collaborate with the Water Security and Emergency Response Manager to ensure MWW treatment plants and pumping/storage facilities comply with MWW and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations for critical infrastructure.

Budget and Project Management

Prepare and monitor the Plants Section operating and capital improvement project budget.

Provide guidance and leadership of capital improvement projects within the Plants Section.

Review engineering plans and specifications to minimize plant disruptions, optimize plant performance, and ensure compliance with Federal, state, local, and MWW water treatment regulations and standards.

Report Management

Direct and review periodic reporting for regulatory and internal purposes.

Lead MWW’s participation and efforts with the Partnership for Safe Water (PSW) to identify and implement methods to optimize the water treatment and distribution system.

Procurement

Write specifications for the procurement of chemicals, commodities and vendor services.

Evaluate and approve bids and proposals.

Manage, coordinate and approve Plants Section contracts and service orders.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

- Five years of professional experience in water treatment, water quality, or water engineering management, including two years performing related duties in a supervisory capacity.

- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Municipal Waterworks Operator Certification Subclass S (Surface Water) by the end of the probationary period and throughout employment.

- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment. (Private automobile allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code.)

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.