Superintendent 2

We have an opening in our Service Delivery Admin department for an Superintendent 2. We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K).

Job Description

The Superintendent position is a hands-on general management position with overall responsibility for the daily operation of the Skowhegan, Oakland, Hartland and Greenville water systems. These four water systems serve approximately 3,700 customers in the Towns of Skowhegan, Oakland, Hartland and Greenville. The division operates a Class IV surface water treatment facility in Skowhegan, a purchased water system in Oakland, and filtered groundwater sources in Hartland and Greenville. The distribution systems include 70 miles of main and has six finished water storage tanks.

Key Responsibilities:

System Operation and Stewardship: The Superintendent has the responsibility for the daily operation and maintenance of the water production facilities and distribution systems and for compliance with the public health and water quality requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Maine Rules Relating to Drinking Water. The Superintendent must also plan for the proper maintenance, replacement, and expansion of the water systems, in accordance with company standards and professional water works industry guidelines. This includes the ability for the water systems to meet or exceed all regulatory standards for drinking water.

Supervisory: The Superintendent is the senior supervisor in the division and has the responsibility to direct the daily duties of the employees in the division. Duties include performance reviews and appraisals, adherence to all company personnel policies and to state and federal laws, and communications to employees on all company matters. The Superintendent must report regularly on the activities within the division to the Director of Service Delivery. The Superintendent also has responsibility to ensure the safety of division employees through the administration of the company safety program.

Financial performance: The Superintendent is responsible for the development and management of the annual operating and capital budget for the division. The annual operating and maintenance budget for the three systems exceeds $1 million, and the three capital budgets exceed $500,000. The key areas of financial management for the Superintendent include labor, power, chemicals, materials and supplies, and outside contractors. Each operating division is expected to meet budgeted income targets, and to assist in the planning for revenue and expense adjustments as necessary to achieve the budgeted targets.

Community Relations: The Superintendent must seek to develop and maintain positive relationships with the communities in the division. This includes having personal knowledge of the community leaders and municipal officials in the division. Often, the Superintendent must act as the company spokesperson at the local level. The Superintendent is also encouraged to develop and maintain positive relationships with large water customers in the division.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification

High school diploma or equivalent required
Water Distribution Level IV required
Driver’s License required
CDL A preferred
High proficiency with Treatment and distribution software (SCADA)
Experience with General office software
Leadership skills
Ability to maintain effective relationships with employees, customers, public officials, and regulators
5-7 years of supervisory experience in a water utility or related field

Primary Work Location

27 Waterworks Drive
Skowhegan, Maine, 04976
United States

Work Environment and Physical Demands Code

B - Blend