Water Production Superintendent

Earn up to $5000 in hiring incentives!

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a Water Production Superintendent to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Utilities Department. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environments? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Water Production Superintendent earns a competitive annual salary of $75,266.43 to $95,964.70/based on qualifications and experience. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Earn up to $5,000 in hiring incentives when you join the City of Pearland's Utilities team as a licensed TCEQ Water Operator! Incentive amounts are based on your license grade:

Grade C License - $2500
Grade B License - $3500
Grade A License - $5000

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN LIFE AS A WATER PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT

General Description

The purpose of this class within the organization is to manage and oversee the day to day operations and maintenance of water production and treatment facilities including and pumping operations and water quality assurance activities for the delivery of potable water to City residents and businesses.

This class of supervisory employee works independently, under limited supervision of the Director/Assistant Director, maintaining compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and accomplishing projects, providing operational oversight and reporting major activities through written reports, periodic meetings, and project deliverables.

This position is also responsible for external outward communications, on behalf of the Department and Division, responding to resident requests and resolution of complaints regarding the City's potable water system.

Essential Functions:

Manages the day to day operations for water production operations and water quality activities and maintains compliance with TCEQ requirements.

Oversees the division staff, critical water infrastructure for the delivery of potable water to City residents. This includes the proactive and preventative maintenance of groundwater production wells, metering stations, specialized valves, chemical pumps, booster and high service pumps, and treatment equipment; verifying chemical settings; monitoring the distribution of water usage using SCADA; maintenance of ground and elevated storage tank levels; and monitoring meters and filters.

Performing or overseeing the laboratory sampling of the required TCEQ water quality assurance and test