Job Description

Assistant Director of Water Treatment

Job Announcement No: 24-072

Vacant Position(s): 1

Department: Hanahan Water Treatment Plant

Applications Accepted through Sunday, July 28, 2024

Salary Range: $99,673.60 ($47.92hr.) - $164,444.80 ($79.06/hr.)

Grade: 114

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Flexible)

Position Summary

Assists Director of Water Treatment in the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment plant, Solids Handling plant, and various vertical assets in the Distribution system. Performs all required job duties to support and manage all maintenance activities and ensure the safety of plant personnel.

Essential Functions

Assist Director in operation and maintenance of treatment plant and related assets.
Assume managerial responsibility in absence of Director.
May be directly responsible for plant maintenance/operational activities and personnel to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe plant operations.
Responsible for interfacing with E&C department and engineering consultants in the development and implementation of capital improvement activities.
Ensure that staff are current with all applicable regulations and policies to ensure full compliance.
- Maintain proficiency in all regulations and reporting requirements pertaining to plant performance including; OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, and SCDHEC.
- Ensure all safety regulations, policies and procedures are properly administered and documented including; JSA, Chemical Spill training and drills, LOTO, hot work, confined space etc.
Become proficient in CWS’s Emergency Management System within 6 months of employment.
Stays current with advances in water treatment technology/asset management, develops studies, and oversees pilot trials to evaluate and recommend process/equipment improvements.
Specific knowledge of OSHA regulations particularly those related to electrical safety, Process Safety Management, and emergency response. Familiar with NIMS and ICS protocol.
Expert knowledge of CMMS, capable of applying data mining, statistical analysis and modelling to improve plant efficiency. Train, champion and manage staff in six sigma and/or other quality control systems: particularly lean programs.
Coordinate orientation of new personnel, including managing various apprenticeship programs.
Routinely inspect all facilities to verify operation and maintenance.
Provide oversight for plant asset management program and coordinate with Charleston Water System’s Asset Management Department.
Assist in managing and developing plant annual operations, maintenance, and capital budget.
Along with Director and Plant Engineer, coordinate with all CWS departments, consultants, contractors, vendors, regulators, and other entities to ensure maintenance of operations, regulatory compliance, and successful completion of capital projects.
Subject to 24-hour on-call.
May be required to work under emergency conditions.
Regular attendance is required.
Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.
Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures.

Additional Duties

Assure that regulatory reports are prepared and submitted on schedule.
May be required to participate in intra/inter departmental cross training.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions

Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and with a 2-way radio, to include comprehension of complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to observe and comprehend computer screens and various digital output screens.
Ability to read and comprehend detailed technical reports.
Frequent sedentary work with extended sitting required.
Ability to observe repairs and field work in progress.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
Ability to convey detailed instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, and quickly.
Required to work in internal / external environmental conditions. Subject to atmospheric conditions of one or more of the following that affect the respiratory system or skin: Fumes (paint), odors, dusts, gases, etc. Personnel Protective Equipment Required.
Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles.
Constantly positions self to move, traverse for long distances as necessary to perform required work.
May be required to wear a respirator.
Occasionally must lift up to 50 lbs. Objects greater than 50 lbs require a two-person operation.
Subject to noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing Protection Required.
May be required to work with chemicals used in water and/or wastewater treatment processes.
Ability to ascend/descend ladders, stairs and ramps as high as thirteen (13) stories at Plum Island and three (3) stories at Hanahan.
May be required to perform the essential functions for personnel under their responsibility within the scope of their expertise during emergency conditions.
Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or technology, with at least 8 years of hands-on production experience in water treatment or similar field such as chemical / manufacturing / power production, extensive experience in a related consulting or regulatory environment may also be considered appropriate for this position.
At least 4 years of supervisory experience, preferably including exempt and nonexempt personnel.
Must be familiar with safe handling practices for energy and chemicals.
Must possess an excellent theoretical and practical understanding of maintenance practices, computerized maintenance management systems and SCADA.
Working knowledge of industrial control systems, large rotating assets, and hydraulics required, industrial electrical background (medium voltage) strongly preferred.
Demonstrated track record of strong employee management skills.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain “B” level certification in water treatment within 1 year of employment and “A” level within 2 years of employment.
Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required.
Six sigma, PMI, or similar certification strongly preferred.

Training Needs

OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.
Skills Based Training.
Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements.
ISO 14001 standards for department and company.
See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this position.

Potential Career Path

ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS, AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.

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