Assistant Superintendent - Plant Maintenance

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the wastewater treatment plant maintenance program to optimize effectiveness, contain costs and support the operation of the plant. Responsible for developing maintenance targets and goals and implementing continuous improvement to the maintenance processes. Oversees and analyzes asset performance, failure probabilities and business risk exposure to determine the most effective maintenance, condition monitoring and renewal strategies. Organizes and procures resources to ensure efficient coordination of maintenance activities. Provides technical guidance to staff on mechanical or electrical problems. Develops and implements change management strategies to facilitate continuous improvement maintenance objectives. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Responsible for managing the plant's maintenance program, which includes mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment, buildings and grounds. Directs, develops and implements short and long-term goals and priorities for the plant maintenance program to meet established metrics. Responsible for overseeing, assessing, evaluating and improving the plant's maintenance program. Develops and adjusts the preventive, predictive and repair maintenance program. Participates in the development of an annual budget and budget meetings.

- Plans and manages complex maintenance projects. Oversees the installation and testing of new or rebuilt equipment. Investigates all equipment failures utilizing root cause failure analysis. Coordinates multi-disciplined maintenance activities with O&M staff, maintenance vendors, Engineering and Construction (E&C) and other contractors.

- Responsible for leading, developing and engaging the plant maintenance team. Responsible for initiating the selection and promotion process. Provides coaching, mentoring and managing of performance of staff. Responsible for assessing performance, providing constructive feedback, documenting discipline issues and taking corrective action as needed. Responsible for maintaining positive morale, resolving disputes and maintaining discipline of staff. Holds grievance or disciplinary hearings as needed. Responsible for time tracking including approving time worked and time off requests in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Responsible for supervising work of contractors, as needed.

- Works with department managers to assess, evaluate, and improve maintenance management system outputs to ensure quality to minimize the Sewer District's risk for permit violations and to meet key performance indicators. Ensures standardization of maintenance practices and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented across all Sewer District treatment facilities.

- Works with subordinates to develop and implement related goals and monitors the alignment of goals. Works with staff to help prioritize work and keep projects and programs on track.

- Reviews and evaluates engineering designs, plans, and specifications for recommendation. May manage projects and prepare specifications for bid documentation.

- Assists with the development of required monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports.

- Takes an active role and may lead team meetings regarding design changes, inspections and progress of projects.

- Communicates regularly with maintenance technicians and other Sewer District employees to ensure effective two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.

- Serves as Superintendent - Plant Maintenance in their absence.

- Ensures proper usage of emergency response plans and actively participates in crisis management response drills.

- Performs skilled maintenance work in emergency situations.

- Keeps informed of new technology, trends and techniques in the maintenance industries.

- Executes various special projects as needed.