Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Superintendent

The BDD Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Superintendent oversees the maintenance of all Buckman Direct Diversion (BDD) facilities and equipment. The Superintendent develops and executes an asset management program; ensures the proper use and administration of a formal computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); assists in the procurement of and manages maintenance and repair contracts. The Superintendent ensures that the BDD facilities and equipment are maintained in compliance with manufacturer warranties. Performs professional level supervision and evaluation of assigned staff; schedules and directs maintenance work, and prepares and delivers training to maintenance staff.

This position will play a key role during an initial period leading to facility start-up, acceptance testing and initial operations. In this initial period, the position shares in the responsibility for O&M staff hiring and training, and other major aspects of preparation for BDD Project initial operations.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, organizes and directs the work and supervises the maintenance staff of the BDD facilities.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Operating Job Procedures for use by Facilities and equipment maintenance staff in the execution of work at the facility.
• Oversees the work performed by crews (BDD staff, T & D staff, Source of Supply staff and contractors) in different trades who are engaged in the repair, maintenance and care of facilities, equipment, buildings and appurtenances.
• Manages contracts with contractors and vendors to ensure timely, accurate and satisfactory delivery of products and services.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive and uniform maintenance program, including policies and procedures for performing maintenance, for all BDD facilities and equipment.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures for performing maintenance on BDD facilities and equipment.
• Inspects facilities and equipment and confers with and advises the BDD Chief Operator and BDD Facility Manager, as appropriate, on problems encountered that may affect operations.
• Works in partnership with the BDD Regulatory Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with regulatory mandates.
• Prepares labor and materials cost estimates for individual maintenance and repair projects.
• Procures and maintains spare parts and consumables required to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Participates in annual budget preparation; and coordinates the preparation and submission of periodic and special operating and financial reports, as required.
• Assists, as needed, in the development of plans and specifications for facilities expansion, development of long-range plans for facilities operations; manages and implements decisions, plans, and policies as directed by superiors.
• Prepares and monitors reports for the BDD Facilities Manager and, as may be required, for regulatory agencies. Ensures accurate entry of data into, and routinely backs up, the Maintenance database.
• Assists in planning for the installation, maintenance, and calibration of sensing devices in direct relationship to water treatment such as pressure transducers, flow probes, pneumatic timers, meters, gauges and other instruments.
• Insures compliance with all water analysis per Standard Methods and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Interprets technical and operational manuals, blueprints, diagnostic equipment and provides training to the maintenance staff.
• Provides recommendations to, and assists, the Training and Safety Officer in the development and implementation of safety policy and procedures.
• Assists with payroll for maintenance staff.

Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in industrial maintenance technology, electromechanical maintenance technology, industrial maintenance, maintenance technology, facility maintenance, or related field. Bachelor's Degree in maintenance technology, engineering, water/wastewater technology, management or related field is desirable.
AND
Ten years of experience in the maintenance of a water, wastewater or similar facility, two years of which must include direct supervision of maintenance staff in a water and/or wastewater utility.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor's Degree in maintenance technology, engineering, water/wastewater technology, management or related field may substitute for two years of experience. Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements

Must possess a valid New Mexico Water Systems Level III State Certification or obtain the certification within six months of hire. New Mexico Water Systems Level IV Certification is preferred.

Must possess a CDL-B or obtain a CDL-B within six months of hire, and obtain a City of Santa Fe driving permit within six months of hire date.

Must pass WorkKeys™ skill assessment as a prerequisite for consideration for interview.

Must pass the applicable BDD certification in all key areas of competency by April 30, 2011 (for hire into the position for the initial period leading to facility start-up, acceptance testing and initial operations) or within one year of hire (for hire into the position after the facility start-up, acceptance testing and initial operations period).

Must be able to comply with respirator and other PPE requirements.

Must have a telephone or an equivalent means of communication.

May be required to work shift work and respond to call out in the event of emergency.

Salary:
$22.21-$39.77/hr.

Application deadline:
07/30/10