Systems Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 16, 2026.
Description
The Water Treatment Custom Systems Supervisor provides hands-on leadership, technical oversight, and crew supervision for the assembly, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of custom-engineered water purification and filtration systems. This role bridges the gap between system design engineering and field operations, ensuring that tailored water treatment solutions-ranging from advanced membrane filtration to custom chemical dosing skids-are built safely, operate at peak efficiency, and maintain strict compliance with standards.
Requirements
Job Requirements
Team Leadership: Plan, assign, coordinate, and evaluate the daily work of a multi-disciplinary team of technicians, assembly mechanics, and operators.
System Commissioning & Maintenance: Oversee the fabrication, deployment, and preventive maintenance schedules for customized, complex water treatment skids, pilot systems, and site-specific filtration equipment.
Technical Integration: Interpret complex engineering blueprints, electrical schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and plant distribution plans.
Process Optimization: Ensure that processes on the manufacturing floor are optimized and improvements are tracked through to adhere to established KPI’s.
Safety & Training: Enforce rigorous safety protocols (OSHA/Cal-OSHA), lead regular safety briefings, and facilitate on-the-job technical training regarding chemical handling and specialized equipment operations.
Reporting & Collaboration: Prepare clear operational logs, asset tracking reports, and regulatory compliance documentation. Coordinate heavily with the engineering department.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) supplemented by specialized training or an Associate/Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, mechanical engineering, water science, or a related technical field.
- At least 4 to 5 years of progressive, hands-on experience in water treatment system operations or specialized manufacturing, including a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or crew-lead capacity.
Licenses & Certifications
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.
Required Skills & Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of advanced treatment technologies: reverse osmosis (RO), ultrafiltration (UF), UV disinfection, and custom chemical feed controls.
- Demonstrated capability with asset management databases, CMMS software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Environmental & Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in both an indoor manufacturing/office environment and dynamic, outdoor field environments.
- Willingness to travel to regional client sites or local treatment utilities.
- Physical stamina to walk, stand, bend, or crawl around heavy machinery, climb platforms, and safely lift or move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Tolerance for varying environmental elements, including exposure to noise, typical process chemicals, and various weather conditions
Starting at $90,000/yr.