[Dwopcert] Employment Opportunity - Pivotal Operations LLC

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Operations Supervisor Position for Pivotal Operations, LLC

Background:  Pivotal Operations, LLC presently manages/operates eight small to medium-sized water and sewer systems across Arizona.  The company was created by the owners of Pivotal Utility Management, LLC, as a means to focus our business plan more specifically operation of water reclamation facilities and to provide services not specifically offered previously or currently.  

Our goal, in creating Pivotal Operations, is to establish an operations and management company that exhibits professionalism, careful attention to detail, excellent risk management, and quality service ensuring regulatory compliance for clients and their end-users (utility customers).

The position of Operations Supervisor will be responsible for developing and maintaining the goals set forth for Pivotal Operations and facilitating future growth of Pivotal Operations.  

Qualities:
q	Leader
q	Management and Operations experience, enjoys teaching/ training
q	Self-motivated
q	Computer savvy and ability to utilize computer and internet technology to help organization and scheduling
q	Entrepreneurial spirit
q	Organized and detail-oriented
q	Safety-conscious & familiar with ADOSH and OSHA safety standards
q	Comfortable establishing new customer contacts


Requirements:
q	2-year degree or equivalent experience
q	Currently holds or can soon obtain AZ state certification for Wastewater Operations (Grade 3 or higher)
q	Currently holds or can soon obtain AZ state certification for collection systems operations (Grade 1 or higher)
q	Currently holds or is willing to obtain AZ state certification for Water Operations  (Grade 1 or higher)
q	3 - 5 years work experience; preferred areas in order of priority:
1.	Wastewater/ Water operations
2.	Management of others
3.	Mechanically inclined



Duties:
q	Visits to operation sites:
o	Meet with operators to discuss facility performance, operation concerns and issues.  Meeting should include activities to motivate them to improve performance of system and develop their professional knowledge and skill level. 
o	Ensure compliance samples are taken in accordance with schedule set forth in permit.
o	Quarterly review onsite records and hold safety meeting with operator(s) and any other personnel working on the facility site.  
o	Quarterly evaluate operators performance for financial incentives 
o	Prepare written report for main office summarizing the quarterly review.
o	Meet with facility owners/ clients at least once a quarter to review operations, facility needs and compliance performance.
q	Supervisor responsibilities 
o	Work with Pivotal Operations staff to prepare required documentation of performance testing in accordance with compliance schedules (CC&N, APP, NPDES).
o	Responsible for reporting all equipment failures and repairs to designated Pivotal Operations Member/Manager.
o	Responsible for reporting all non-compliance issues to Pivotal Operations Member/Manager and to ADEQ.
o	Responsible for preparing draft report to be reviewed by Pivotal Operations Member/Manager notices when applicable such as; 
o		exceeding alert levels set for operations conditions,
o		exceeding alert levels set for discharge monitoring,
o		exceeding alert levels in ground water monitoring,
o		discharge limitation violation
o	 	violation of aquifer quality limit
o	 	emergence response and contingency plans for spills and 	unauthorized discharge
o	Coordinate emergency and contingency planning
o	Ensure all jobsites and staff is are compliant with the applicable OSHA and state safety standards.
o	Provide training as required and appropriate to ensure operator has skills needed to operate and maintain facility in top working condition and efficiency.
o	Coordinate annual review and update of Operation and Maintenance procedures and manual information.
o	Prepare draft of Self Monitoring Report Form (SMRF)
o	Quarterly review and approval of Operation Inspection and Log book.
o	Coordination and accompaniment of regulatory personnel during facility inspections.
o	Review and posting of required facility signage and safety and employee notifications
q	Business Development
o	Work with main office to develop pricing models integrating variables of local competition, contract requirements, and potential liability.
o	Meet with and refer to designated Pivotal Operations Member/Manager new business opportunities for providing operation and management services for other water reclamation facilities.

Proposed Compensation/ Benefits:
q	Competitive compensation based on experience and certification levels
q	Financial Incentives for new contracts and contract renewals
q	Monthly vehicle allowance
q	Cell phone/ pager reimbursement

Inquiries from qualified individuals should be directed to Jason Williamson, Pivotal Companies, Toll Free (866) 681-0148/ Email jw@pivotalcompanies.com