Vice President of Production Operations
- San Antonio, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
Exclusively Managed by Deacon Recruiting!SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM IS History
San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. Since its inception in 1992, SAWS mission is to provide sustainable and affordable water services. SAWS employs over 2,000 team members in the greater San Antonio area.SAWS serves over 2 million people through Bexar County and in some areas of Comal, Medina and Atascosa Counties. There is a rich history in the story of San Antonios water dating back to the Spanish colonization.Governance
SAWS is governed by the San Antonio Water System Board of Trustees. The board consists of the Mayor and six members appointed by the City Council. SAWS employee retention at all levels speaks to the culture and mindset of putting their employees first.Community Involvement
SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need. Public participation is a key component of SAWS operations and planning. Currently, five citizens groups made up of people with diverse views and interests are learning about water issues and advising SAWS board and staff.VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is seeking a strategic, safety-focused professional to lead one of the most complex water production systems in the nation. This role offers the rare opportunity to impact a system that combines surface and groundwater across varying elevations, serving a large and growing metropolitan area. Truly, there are few roles that offer the chance to lead production of this magnitude.
- Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, with a team of 160 tenured professionals and a capital budget of $60 million annually, the Vice President will drive operational excellence, ensure system reliability, and spearhead a cultural transformation that emphasizes conservation, safety, unity, and innovation.
- Lead operations for Water Production, overseeing more than 200 wells and an extensive distribution system with 13 water sources. Role includes the oversight of Recycled Water Distribution System; and Maintenance of water production & recycled water facilities, which includes mechanical, electrical and instrumentation and control
- Oversee major upcoming capital projects, including full replacement of production well meters and electrical upgrades and distribution improvements, collaborating closely with the Engineering Team.
- Ensure safety, reliability, and compliance in all plant operations, with a strong emphasis on mitigating risks in hazardous environments involving electrical currents and high-pressure systems.
- Proven Leader experienced in leading production efforts for municipal water systems or with the consulting firms that support them.
- Demonstrated success leading operational teams through change, particularly with safety and cultural alignment. Ability to showcase examples of how they have demonstrated innovation and forward thinking with their current and past teams.
- TCEQ Class A Water Operator License or Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas highly preferred
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or similar field required
- Reside in San Antonio, Texas or willing to relocate
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- Rich in history, San Antonio is the home of five Spanish Catholic missions and the site of the Alamo
- Known for the annual Fiesta celebration, Fiesta is San Antonios signature event that commemorates the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto that led to Texas independence from Mexico. Celebrated every April, Fiesta encompasses over 100 events and boasts attendance of nearly 3 million
- Warm climate year round, 30-minutes to the Texas Hill and Wine Country, 3-hours to Texas area beaches, 1-hour to neighboring Austin Metro.
- Top Rated Texas School Districts Alamo Heights ISD, Northeast ISD and Northside ISD
- SAWS campus is in close proximity to highly sought out area neighborhoods such as Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, Broadway Corridor, Garden Ridge and Stone Oak. Reside out of city tax borders in surrounding Schertz, Cibolo and Universal City.
- Major Sport tickets include the NBAs San Antonio Spurs, San Antonio FC professional soccer club, annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo as well as the Baseball Double-A affiliate San Antonio Missions.
- Enjoy theater and major act music tours at the AT&T Center, the Tobin Center and the Majestic Theater.
- Attractions for the whole family including Morgans Wonderland and Inspiration Island, SeaWorld, Six Flags, The Doseum and the San Antonio Zoo.
- Enjoy the arts at the San Antonio Museum of Art, the McNay Art Museum, the Witte Museum, the Briscoe Western Art Museum and get outside at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, Hemisphere Park and the San Antonio Japanese Tea Gardens.
- Community hospitality while still offering the benefits of living in one of the largest cities in Texas.