Superintendent of Operations – Mechanical, Electrical, and Corrosion for Marin Water (IO)

Job Description:

Superintendent of Operations – Mechanical, Electrical, and Corrosion for Marin Water (IO)

Description

Position Description

Are you an experienced, results-oriented leader with a passion for mechanical and electrical systems in water operations? Do you excel at managing complex infrastructure, troubleshooting critical system issues, and guiding teams to maintain reliable pump station performance and corrosion control? Are you committed to protecting vital assets, ensuring water system integrity, and mentoring skilled technical staff? If so, Marin Water invites you to apply for the position of Superintendent of Operations - Mechanical, Electrical, and Corrosion.

Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting this recruitment on behalf of Marin Municipal Water District.
Apply at: https://bit.ly/MWSuperintendentMEC

As an integral part of the Operations Division, the Superintendent of Operations - Mechanical, Electrical, and Corrosion plays a vital leadership role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of the community’s water infrastructure. This position is responsible for the oversight and performance of all pump stations, electrical systems, flow regulators, and corrosion protection programs across the water distribution system.

The Superintendent manages a team of twelve employees, nine focused on mechanical and electrical systems and three dedicated to corrosion control, and is accountable for an operational budget of $3,117,822. This role provides strategic and day-to-day leadership over the installation, operation, and maintenance of pumps, motors, electrical controls, and protective infrastructure systems. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing asset integrity, and ensuring regulatory compliance to support continuous water service delivery at the highest standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Daily oversight and management of pump stations, including mechanical and electrical systems such as motors, drives, pipelines, and flow regulators.
• Implementation and maintenance of corrosion control programs to protect infrastructure assets and ensure system longevity.
• Operation and support of electrical systems that power pumping equipment and associated controls ensuring consistent and reliable functionality.
• Supervision, mentoring, and development of mechanical, electrical, and corrosion staff with an emphasis on technical excellence, safety, and performance accountability.
• Budget management, resource planning, and performance tracking to ensure efficient use of operational funds and alignment with long-term capital goals.
• Collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and compliance teams to support system upgrades, preventive maintenance, and emergency response readiness.

Key priorities include:

• Leading daily operations of a complex mechanical, electrical, and corrosion control system across an extensive water infrastructure network.
  
• Troubleshooting and solving critical system issues related to pumps, motors, controls, and corrosion protection to ensure uninterrupted service.
  
• Overseeing resource planning and budget execution to support efficient operations, long-term asset management, and regulatory compliance.
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Bring deep technical expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, pump operations, and corrosion control within a water utility or similar environment.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills with experience in supervising multidisciplinary teams and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Excel at critical thinking and troubleshooting with a proven ability to identify root causes and implement timely, effective solutions to complex system issues.
• Be experienced in supervising shift-based operations, ensuring seamless coverage, effective communication, and consistent performance across all shifts.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to support operational analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Bring a proven track record of developing, coaching, and supervising staff.
• Communicate in a proactive, approachable, and responsive manner, demonstrating a clear understanding of internal and external stakeholder needs and a strong commitment to meeting them.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, representatives of regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public.
• Be a flexible, reliable, and detail-oriented self-starter, with high standards for quality, safety, and accountability in all work products and decisions.

COMPETENCIES

Analytical Thinking - Identifies several solutions to complex problems integrating findings from several different disciplines; evaluates the various options and selects the most effective solution

Attention to Detail - Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracy

Communication - Models interpersonal communication that invites participation and future dialogue

Initiative - Identifies and takes action to address problems and opportunities

Leadership - Understands formal and informal power and influence structure within the organization and successfully achieves positive, desired outcomes

Leverage Technology - Champions innovative use of technology and promotes resources and tools to support the organization’s mission and strategic goals

Problem Solving - Collaborates effectively with others to solve problems and develop solutions that are easily sustainable

Teamwork - Encourages cooperation, collaboration and partnerships

Time Management/Organization - Manages and prioritizes both everyday responsibilities and high-level, longer-term objectives

Examples of Duties

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Typical Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from college with a degree in engineering or other related field; and 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in water system maintenance, or repair and maintenance of water systems mechanical and electrical equipment, at least 3 years of which must include supervising the work of others.

OR

Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent; and 7 years of experience at least 3 years of which must include supervising the work of others in the applicable area of responsibility, depending on assigned areas. Qualifying areas of experience may include one of the following:

• Operation of a T5 rated conventional surface water treatment plant.
• Operation of a D5 rated distribution system.
• Maintenance of a complex water system(s) which may include one or more of the following: system maintenance, facility maintenance, mechanical and electrical equipment including controls and instrumentation.

AND

Required Certification:

Possess valid Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water at time of application.

License:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Class C California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and satisfactory driving record.
Other Requirement:
Be available to work on an on-call basis for non-routine situations and emergency responses.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS

Apply at: https://bit.ly/MWSuperintendentMEC

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Applications must be submitted online through this applicant tracking system. All materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.

Application - Applications are screened based on the criteria indicated in this announcement. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications will not be accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application. Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system. All completed applications will be reviewed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ) Appraisal - All completed applications will be reviewed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.

Remote Screening - The most qualified candidates who pass the application assessment may be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. Successful candidates will be submitted to the Marin Municipal Water District for further consideration and onsite hiring interviews.

All communication and notices will be sent via email.Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to rblut@rgs.ca.gov.

Per California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 8, Section 3100 “all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster services activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by laws.” (Ref: California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 8, Sections 3100 - 3109).

Neither Regional Government Services nor the Marin Municipal Water District are responsible for failure of internet forms or email transmission in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by emailing rblut@rgs.ca.gov.

Marin Municipal Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: 9/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$171,468.00 - $207,144.00 Annually