UTILITIES SUPERVISOR
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF GREENVIEW, ALBERTA
DEPARTMENT: Infrastructure & Engineering, Environmental Services
LOCATION: Grovedale, Alberta
STATUS: Accepting applications until a suitable candidate is found.
Located in Northwest Alberta, the Municipal District of Greenview is a vast and diverse area rich in oil and gas, fertile farmland, tourist destinations and mixed wood forests. As the third-largest rural municipality in Alberta, Greenview boasts diversity in economic activities and an extraordinary landscape. Greenview’s economy is strengthened by its diversity, a talented workforce and an entrepreneurial spirit that is second to none. Our residents experience adventure right in their backyards with lakes, rivers, Rocky Mountain peaks and vast prairie offering a year-round outdoor playground for all ages.
Our residents experience adventure right in their backyards with lakes, rivers, Rocky Mountain peaks, and vast prairie offering a year-round outdoor playground for all ages.
Key Responsibilities Include:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services, the Utilities Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Utilities operators and ensuring all tasks are completed in a safe and timely manner. The Utilities Supervisor oversees coordinating work across multiple areas and ensuring safety and policy procedures are always followed. The Utilities Supervisor will assist utility workers with issues and concerns, and dutifully resolve or ask for required assistance to resolve. The Utilities Supervisor will also be responsible for the operation and maintenance Greenview water and wastewater systems.
- Supervise and schedule Operators, coordinating day to day tasks and job
- Identify what tools and employees are required for specific jobs and tasks and ensure job
- Monitor the SCADA system and other instrumentation pertaining to the water treatment & distribution and wastewater treatment & collection systems
- Conduct service checks and confirm reporting requirements & housekeeping duties at all reservoirs, pump houses, lift stations and treatment facilities
- Ensure and when required perform tasks and complete reports and tests as required by Alberta Environment
- Conduct review of and recommend maintenance scheduling of analytical/ operating
- Must be familiar with water and wastewater approvals and codes of practice for all facilities under purview of Supervisor as issued by AEP
- Conducts/ participates in safety toolbox meetings, review and develop job hazard assessment and field level hazard assessments and JHA’s.
- Attend position-related seminars/courses as directed by the Manager
- Prepare and submit weekly reports to the Manager
- Supervise and participate in planned/emergency work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and or sanitary sewage collection systems and storm water systems
- Respond to customer complaints and issues, utilizing Greenview policies and bylaws
- Report any staffing concerns to the Manager
- Overtime and after hour calls can be expected
- Report all maintenance/ repair issues to the Manager
- Coordinate and Supervise contractors for the department with the direction of Manager
- Ensure adequate equipment, training and supplies are available to perform a task safely and efficiently to provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers
- Update and maintain the Alberta One call system with Greenview infrastructure and the reporting, record keeping structure internally.
- Ensure accurate department records are maintained/ updated annually or as required (DWSP & SOP & ERP and operational manuals)
- This position may be required to rotate on standby with other department staff and may be required to work shifts outside of regular hours of work
- Conduct performance reviews for staff under Supervisor’s direction
- Complete and review/ approve monthly and annual reports for AEP
- Assist in budget
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience & knowledge of water and wastewater systems
- Time management and organizational skills desired
- Works well in a team setting
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid Alberta Driver’s License, Class 5 unrestricted
- Valid Alberta Driver’s License, Class 3 with air brakes preferred
- Valid First Aid
- Valid certificate pursuant to the Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators certification program
- Water Distribution, Level 2
- Water Treatment, Level 2
- Wastewater Collection, Level 2
- Wastewater Treatment, Level 2
- Proficient and knowledgeable of WHMIS and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations that apply to this position
- Ability to perform duties with limited supervision
- Ability to track and log data
- To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform the duties listed above to a high degree of quality, timeliness, and precision.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and
- Familiar with Scada
- Must be proficient with computerized accounting
- Basic accounting skills and familiarity with Municipal finances and
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to interact well with, and respond to inquiries from employees, Management, Council, Ratepayers and Vendors.
- Must be self-motivated and work with minimal
- Must maintain strict
- Ability to prioritize and manage time
- Ability to interpret, implement and adhere to organizational policies and
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHISYCAL ENVIRONMENT:
- Working alone
- Working with chemicals
- Use and operation of vehicles
- Working outdoors
- Overtime and after hour calls can be expected
- Normal working day consists of 5 hours; however occasional overtime may be required.
- Extensive travel may be
HEALTH & SAFETY:
- All employees of the Municipal District are governed by and must be compliant with the Municipal District Occupational Health and Safety Policy.
- Correct Personal Protective Equipment always required as per safe job procedures, including respirators and SCBA as required.
- Must adhere to and enforce all relevant safe job
- Ensure all operations are performed in a safe manner and in accordance with Municipal District policies and the law as set forth by Occupational Health & Safety Rules and Regulations
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.
Additional Job Information:
Posted Date: Jul 05, 2022
Closing Date: Sept 30, 2023