Superintendent - Electrical Maintenance (Production Operations)

Superintendent - Electrical Maintenance (Production Operations)

Salary

$79,373.00 - $142,085.00 Annually

Location

Wurzbach Pump Station: 6007 Wurzbach, San Antonio, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00256

Department

PRODUCTION OPS

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Superintendent - Electrical/Instrumentation & Control is a position that performs work in the field that is specific to the specialty areas listed below. This position is a working position and is the first level supervisory representative for various work crews in the field. The Superintendent is responsible for managing the financial, physical, and human resources associated with the electrical or instrumentation equipment systems in accordance with all safety guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Routinely conducts work in the system specialty areas listed below.
• Supervises, selects, develops, trains, evaluates and makes recommendations for corrective action up to and including termination.
• Forecasts, allocates, and monitors the human, physical and financial resources for the assigned area.
• Plans, monitors, reviews, and reports field activities for operation and maintenance of the system covering a wide logistical area for area of specialty.
• Develops, evaluates, and implements plans during normal and crisis situations to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory statutes.
• Reads, reviews, and recommends changes to construction plans, blueprints, block maps, schematics and as-built drawings.
• Conducts safety training, trains and mentors employees on safety and technical aspects of the job to include risk management planning associated with applicable chemical use and handling.
• Provides training and guidance to crews by assigning and checking work and develops standard operating procedures that optimize facility performance.
• Performs various utility calculations and conducts advanced level process control analysis.
• Supports and implements various special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• The Superintendent works under limited supervision/guidance.
• Directly supervises assigned staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

All Specialties

• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, Construction Management, Science, Public Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency plus five years' progressive experience in construction, water, wastewater or specialty work environment listed below, including two years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Valid Class C" Texas Drivers License

OR

• High School Diploma/GED plus eight years' of progressive experience in construction, water, wastewater or specialty work environment listed below, including two years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Production/Treatment - Electrical

• State of Texas Master Electrician license.
• Proficient in the use of materials, tools, utility calculations and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of electrical systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Electrical or Instrumentation & Control

• Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness and/or certification where applicable.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, and computerized maintenance management system software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with SAWS internal and external customers, vendors, and governmental agencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling to perform essential functions. Working conditions are in an office and field environment. Field environment has frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. Operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

May be required to work other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.

From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug program
• Vision care plan
• Two retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
• Disability income
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• On-Site Fitness Facilities
• Community service opportunities

Click on the link for additional information regarding benefits: SAWS Benefits

01

Do you at a minimum have an Associate's Degree or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, Construction Management, Science, Public Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency plus five years' progressive experience in construction, water, wastewater; OR a High School Diploma/GED plus eight years' of progressive experience in construction, water, wastewater.

• I do not meet the education and experience requirements.
• I have an Associates degree or higher degree plus five (5) years' progressive experience in construction, water, or wastewater.
• I have the required High School Diploma/GED and eight (8) years' of progressive experience in construction, water, or wastewater

02

If you attended college, indicate college hours completed, degree type, and major.

03

In detail, describe your progressive experience in construction, water, wastewater as outlined in your application/and or resume. If no experience N/A.

04

Please describe your experience preparing reports for leadership, your methods for collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Include the number of years you have performed this work. If no experience, enter N/A.

05

Please describe your experience in evaluating staff workload and performance, training new employees, and indicate your total years of experience. If no experience, enter N/A.

06

In detail, describe your proficiency with materials, tools, utility calculations and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of electrical systems as outlined in your application/and or resume. If no experience, enter N/A.

07

How many years of supervisory or lead role experience do you possess?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Between 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 or more years of experience.

08

In detail, describe your experience in a supervisory/lead role, including your key responsibilities and the size of the teams you managed? If no experience, enter N/A.

09

Are you licensed by the State of Texas as a Master Electrician?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I am licensed in another state.

10

Please provide your Master Electrician license number, expiration date, and indicate the State in which you obtained your license.

11

Do you have a valid Texas drivers license? If so, what type of drivers license do you have?

• Class C
• Class CDL - B
• Class CDL - A
• I do not have a valid drivers license.
• I have a valid drivers license from another state.

Required Question

Employer San Antonio Water System

Address 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281 N.

San Antonio, Texas, 78212

Website https://www.saws.org/career-opportunities/