Process Engineering Supervisor

About The Position Under the general supervision and direction of the Treatment Plant Manager, the Process Engineering Supervisor oversees day-to-day wastewater treatment process operations and the process engineering work group. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. The Process Engineering Supervisor plans, coordinates, and supervises the activities of the process engineering work group to ensure safe, efficient, reliable treatment of wastewater, return of treated water to the environment, and beneficial reuse of biosolids, biogas, and struvite. The role includes providing technical expertise for wastewater treatment process operations and future planning and design efforts. This position also guides planning for long-term and immediate operational needs, responds to emergencies, and coordinates work with the Division of Engineering and Planning and contractors. The Process Engineering Supervisor ensures adherence to safety protocols and directly supervises the process engineering work group which consists of process engineers (Research and Regulatory focuses) and a process specialist. This position also provides oversight of process data and reports including review of data quality, updating and creating Internal Process Numbers (IPNs), and creating and updating reports. This position will also be expected to provide oversight in working through unusual treatment plant problems, special project evolutions and shutdowns/start-ups, and tackling urgent needs for assistance in the treatment plant. The Process Engineering Supervisor is a key member of the Treatment Plant department, working closely with the Treatment Plant Manager, Operator Supervisor, Automation Systems Supervisor, and Metrogro Supervisor. This position will also work closely with supervisors and managers across the Operations and Maintenance division and project engineers in the Engineering department. The successful candidate must demonstrate a growth mindset in navigating a dynamic, mission-driven operation, while remaining committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Duties The successful Process Engineering Supervisor will have the following qualities: Agility: Demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and environments while maintaining high performance and a positive attitude allowing for a culture of continuous improvement and decision-making that drives results. Integrity: Maintains high ethical standards and confidentiality. Success requires sound judgement in handling sensitive information. Team Leadership and Development: Proven ability to lead and develop a diverse team with varying specializations. Success requires fostering collaboration, providing mentorship, and maintaining high performance standards while supporting professional growth. Technically-skilled and detail-oriented: Has the ability to identify problems, research and analyze information, develop and present recommendations, and provide solutions. Skilled at generating and utilizing complex information for technical analysis and decision-making. Critical Thinker: Digs into questions and problems. Looks for omissions, errors, and misinterpretations in the work. Habitually asks a variety of questions and uses a variety of thinking techniques. Sees new perspectives and new ways forward. Helps others think critically. Collaborative: Builds healthy, productive working relationships and thrives in a team environment. Supports staff to achieve success. Job Duties 35% - Supervision of Treatment Plant Operations 30% - Participation within the Long-term and Emergency Operations 15% - Supervision and Development of Staff 5% - Management of Budgeting, Asset and Contracts 5% Mitigating and Managing Risk 5% Promoting and Managing External Relationships 5% Miscellaneous Support of Department & Other Duties as Assigned Requirements Required: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (civil, industrial, electrical, mechanical, etc.) 4+ years of engineering experience related to design and/or operation of wastewater treatment facilities equipped with anaerobic digestion and biogas handling operations. Experience in a leadership role (e.g. supervisor, lead-worker, etc.) including staff oversight, performance management, and/or team development. Possess a valid Wisconsin professional engineer (PE) license, or willingness to obtain and maintain the license within one year of hire. Preferred: Valid Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wastewater operator certification, including all applicable subclasses (suspended growth, solids separation, solids treatment, disinfection, and total phosphorus). Experience with state and federal public water or wastewater regulatory requirements. Experience with air emissions regulatory requirements. Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Physical Demands & Work Environment Work is performed in a combination of environments ranging from a standard office environment to field sites, tunnels, pumping stations, etc. This will require walking, bending, climbing stairs, standing. Must be able to safely use computer equipment for extended periods of time. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read and write words and numbers. Requires speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person, publicly or over the phone. Must be able to lift to 40 pounds occasionally. The noise level varies from quiet to loud. Work may occasionally require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals. Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climactic conditions. Work may occasionally require performance of tasks at elevated levels. Work may occasionally require performance of tasks in confined areas. Additional requirements may be specified depending on needs of department and/or tasks required to complete work efforts. This position is eligible for remote work, consistent with District policy. The expectation is for in-person work except for situational remote work as needed.