Supervisor, Equipment Reliability (26-MS) at District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority

DescriptionThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a contract between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.GeneralJob Title:Supervisor Equipment ReliabilityJob Code:PP0067Supervises Directly:YesNew or Revised:RevisedRegular or At-Will:At-WillDate:11/13/2025Exempt or Non-Exempt:Non-ExemptCompensation Approval Signature:Union/ Non-Union:Non-UnionDepartment Name and Division:MS-MaintenanceOperationsSalary Schedule:Non-Union Salary RangeCost Center Code: 811009Grade:NU16Essential Position:YesReports To:Director Maintenance ServicesEEO Code:ParaprofessionalsWork FormatIn-PersonWho We Are & What We Do:At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.Role Description:The Supervisor Equipment Reliability is responsible for supervising proactive maintenance management at the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility focusing on preventive/predictive maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance to increase equipment reliability and reduce equipment downtime. Responsible for implementing supervising coordinating and tracking the departmental condition monitoring program.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Works as a team leader to develop formal procedures for Proactive Maintenance Techniques for corrective preventative and predictive maintenance. Predictive maintenance techniques will include vibration analysis infrared thermography (IR) ultrasound and oil analysis. Outcomes from the predictive maintenance technologies will be recommendations to restore equipment function and reliability.Supervises a crew of lubrication technicians who will perform routine greasing preventative maintenance activities at Blue Plains. These lubrication technicians along with others within the group will also commission all major rotating machinery rebuilds.Supervises the preventative maintenance IR tasks to support equipment troubleshooting and commissioning effort.Serves as the Departments principal authority leading efforts to establish and enforce performance standards for equipment specifications pertaining to balancing alignment lubricants ultrasound and vibration.Participates in the ongoing development pf the departments Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for the purpose of sustaining optimal system functionality.Functions as Administrator for several computer software programs associated with vibration analysis ultrasound and oil analysis systems.Facilitates discussions with other Foreman/Supervisors about equipment reliability.Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.Supervisory Responsibilities: Works closely with subordinates and contemporaries to plan integrate and accomplish day-to-day activities departmental goals and new programs. Provides daily planning and administration of the area of responsibility. Responsible for the selection assignment supervision promotion discipline and training of personnel.Working Relationships:Interacts with employees in the department and throughout the Authority.Skills & Qualifications:The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.Required Skills & QualificationsRequired Experience:Five (5) years of progressive experience in the use of the predictive maintenance technologies to improve equipment reliability.Extensive experience troubleshooting industrial process equipment.Experience using predictive maintenance technologies.Minimum Education Requirements:Associates Degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college university or trade school in a field related to preventive maintenance technologies or High School Diploma with ten (10) years of progressive experience including five (5) years in the use of the predictive maintenance technologies in wastewater treatment operations.Required Skills:Must be computer literate proficient in the use of basic business software and skilled in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.Must be proficient in CSI vibration and oil analysis software programs.Utilizes personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs. (i.e. Word Processing Spreadsheets. E-mail etc.)Can recommend corrective action based on predictive technology results.Must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.Required Licenses & Certifications:Must possess within 18 months of hire all the certifications indicated: Level I Vibration Analyst Certification Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst Certification Level I Machinery Lubrication Technician Certification and Level I Ultrasound.Must acquire within 36 months of employment and maintain the current certifications indicated Level II Machine Lubricant Analyst Certification through the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) Ultrasound Level II.Required Languages:EnglishPhysical Requirements:Work is performed in both office and field settings to perform evaluations and observe actual in-service conditions.Subject to indoor/outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.Subject to noise vibration and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions.Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes odors dusts mists gases chemicals sewage activated sludge lubricants and other cutting fluids and requires wearing personal protective equipment.Work is performed in a heavy industrial environment at pumping and treatment locations in biologically contaminated underground facilities including wet wells electrical utility holes treatment process tanks around spiders rodents and mosquitoes and on high places such as roofs cranes catwalks and towers.Must meet the physical demands of confined space entry.Must be able to climb a ladder.Must have ability to be certified to wear full/half face respirator.Preferred Skills & QualificationsPreferred Experience:NAPreferred Education Requirements:Level I Vibration Analyst Certification Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst Certification Level I Machinery Lubrication Technician Certification and Level I Ultrasound.Preferred Skills:NA*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.Your Experience at DC Water:At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.Take pride in your provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.Connect to a strong we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.Be your true are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.Build your skills and career are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testingThe Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process toperform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment pleaseemail.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Parts Inventory,Cost Reduction,Equipment Maintenance,Maintenance Procedures,personal protective,API,CAD,SolidWorks,Process Engineering,PLC,Preventive Maintenance,Process Equipment,Maintenance Activities,Technical Support,Air Compressors Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1