Water Plant Operations Supervisor

The Water Plant Operations Supervisor will oversee the daily operation of the main drinking water treatment plant at the University of Iowa. The role involves leading a team responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and compliant drinking water to campus customers.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED with six (6) years of experience in water treatment plant operations
• Certification as a Grade III Water Treatment Plant Operator in Iowa, or the ability to obtain this certification within one year
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in water treatment plant operations, including hands-on work in a surface water treatment plant with a production capacity above 2 MGD
• Direct experience supervising staff performance and development
• Practical experience meeting safety and environmental compliance requirements for utility operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of sampling and reporting requirements for domestic water plants
• Knowledge of reverse osmosis system operations and maintenance requirements
• Knowledge of quantitative laboratory procedures
• Knowledge of mathematics, biology, microbiology, and human health
• Knowledge of computers, instrumentation, and software systems for process analysis, supervisory control and data acquisition, data processing, and report generation
• Knowledge of safety programs, including confined space entry, falls, forklift, lockout, process safety and risk management, respirator, and chemical right to know

Benefits

• Competitive bonus/incentive plan
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays, and leave programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• ESPP