Superintendent of Operations – Mechanical, Electrical, and Corrosion for Marin Water

Are you an experienced, results-oriented leader with a passion for mechanical and electrical systems in water operations? Do you excel at managing complex infrastructure, troubleshooting critical system issues, and guiding teams to maintain reliable pump station performance and corrosion control? Are you committed to protecting vital assets, ensuring water system integrity, and mentoring skilled technical staff? If so, Marin Water invites you to apply for the position of Superintendent of Operations – Mechanical, Electrical, and Corrosion.

As an integral part of the Operations Division, the Superintendent of Operations – Mechanical, Electrical, and Corrosion plays a vital leadership role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of the community’s water infrastructure. This position is responsible for the oversight and performance of all pump stations, electrical systems, flow regulators, and corrosion protection programs across the water distribution system.

The Superintendent manages a team of twelve employees, nine focused on mechanical and electrical systems and three dedicated to corrosion control, and is accountable for an operational budget of $3,117,822. This role provides strategic and day-to-day leadership over the installation, operation, and maintenance of pumps, motors, electrical controls, and protective infrastructure systems. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing asset integrity, and ensuring regulatory compliance to support continuous water service delivery at the highest standard.

Key responsibilities include:

·      Daily oversight and management of pump stations, including mechanical and electrical systems such as motors, drives, pipelines, and flow regulators.

·      Implementation and maintenance of corrosion control programs to protect infrastructure assets and ensure system longevity.

·      Operation and support of electrical systems that power pumping equipment and associated controls ensuring consistent and reliable functionality.

·      Supervision, mentoring, and development of mechanical, electrical, and corrosion staff with an emphasis on technical excellence, safety, and performance accountability.

·      Budget management, resource planning, and performance tracking to ensure efficient use of operational funds and alignment with long-term capital goals.

·      Collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and compliance teams to support system upgrades, preventive maintenance, and emergency response readiness.

Key priorities include:

·      Leading daily operations of a complex mechanical, electrical, and corrosion control system across an extensive water infrastructure network.

·      Troubleshooting and solving critical system issues related to pumps, motors, controls, and corrosion protection to ensure uninterrupted service.

·      Overseeing resource planning and budget execution to support efficient operations, long-term asset management, and regulatory compliance.

Chartered on April 25, 1912, the Marin Municipal Water District is the first municipal water district in California. Prior to that, water in central and southern Marin had been provided by several small, private companies, many of them subsidiaries to local real estate developers. Recognizing the critical importance of reliable water service, the community came together to create a publicly owned and managed water system. Our proud history is what drives our work, and it is at the heart of our mission: to manage our natural resources in a sustainable manner, and to provide you with high-quality water at a reasonable price.

Today, we serve more than 191,000 people in central and southern Marin. We are proud to provide 100 percent locally sourced drinking water. About 75 percent of our water supply comes from our reservoirs on Mt. Tamalpais and in west Marin, with the remaining supply coming from neighboring Sonoma County’s Russian River water system. Our local water supply means you can be sure your water is clean, fresh, and sustainably sourced.

Qualifications:

Graduation from college with a degree in engineering or other related field; and 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in water system maintenance, or repair and maintenance of water systems mechanical and electrical equipment, at least 3 years of which must include supervising the work of others.

OR  

Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent; and 7 years of experience at least 3 years of which must include supervising the work of others in the applicable area of responsibility, depending on assigned areas. Qualifying areas of experience may include one of the following:

·      Operation of a T5 rated conventional surface water treatment plant. 

·      Operation of a D5 rated distribution system. 

·      Maintenance of a complex water system(s) which may include one or more of the following: system maintenance, facility maintenance, mechanical and electrical equipment including controls and instrumentation.

AND 

Required Certification:

A valid Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water at time of application.

Salary: $171,468 – $207,144 Annually

Regional Government Services (RGS) and its staff are conducting this recruitment on behalf of Marin Municipal Water District. 

Deadline to apply: August 25, 2025

Apply at: https://bit.ly/MWSuperintendentMEC

Marin Municipal Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.