Deputy Leader

Deputy Leader

29 Oct 2026
Rhode Island, Newport, 02840 Newport USA

Deputy Leader

Position Purpose: Plan, organize and supervise the day to day activities of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation under the direction of the Deputy Leader. Coordinate assigned maintenance and operations activities assuring proper staffing and all safety requirements are followed. Oversee the operation and maintenance of both the plant and Easton beach Ultra -violet disinfection systems. Assure all SCADA programming related issues are corrected including interacting with outside vendor(s) responsible. Promote company brand holding oneself in high standards.This is a full-time, leadership position that requires significant and initiative within established guidelines. This position incorporates both technical and operational support to the project including purchasing, planning, scheduling, and supervision across multiple vocations.Receive administrative/process control direction from the Deputy Leader and Maintenance Supervisor. Exercise general and direct supervision over Chief operator and Maintenance foreman as well as support team through subordinate levels of Supervision.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Plan, organize and manage the operation, maintenance and repair of the City’s wastewater treatment facility and equipment.Develop and implement division goals, objectives, work plans, reports, policies and procedures.Coordinate with departments to assure compliance with various regulations, industry standards, Safety policies and procedures.Monitor Ultra-violent disinfection system(s) operation to assure that procedures are followed.Coordinate treatment plant response to emergency situations.Assist in the overseeing of the preventative maintenance program.Attend meetings with outside agencies and organizations to help develop solutions to problems or issues of mutual concern; participate in outside community groups and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance, as needed.Collect data and prepare monthly flow reports; prepare written correspondence for review.Enforce safety measures and programs and ensures that assigned staff, consultants and contract employees conduct work in a safe manner in accordance with established procedures.Plan, organize, administer, review and evaluate the work of the operational and maintenance team.Provide feedback for the selection, training, professional development and work evaluation of the team; assists in discipline as required; enforces safety policy and procedural directives .Assist in developing and administering the annual R/R and FCM operating budget for expenditures and purchases.Prepare requests for purchases, vendor, contractor and maintenance services.Complete the yearly asset evaluation of all City assets ;complete written report for review.Investigate and oversee the corrections of Ultra-Violet disinfection operational malfunctions.Control the requisition of supplies, materials and equipment.Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.Work Environment:Mobility to work in a typical office setting or plant environment; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, inclement weather, dust, dirt, vibration, chemicals, traffic, traffic hazards, odors, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, explosive hazards, and bio-hazards.

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