Latanya Henderson

The BAWA Assistant Superintendent works under the administrative direction of the BAWA Superintendent; cooperates and assists in planning, constructing and inspecting both self-constructed and capital improvement projects.

Duties

• Supervises and/or performs chemical and biological lab tests. Oversees lab procedures and equipment repairs. Inspects treatment process and physical plant for compliance with safety procedures and quality standards.
• Compiles daily information for management, suppliers, and governmental agencies including monthly reports to Texas Commission of Environmental Quality and discusses reports with BAWA Board members.
• Directs the work force and checks their performance by auditing lab test results, log sheets, and product quality.
• QA/QC Officer ensuring adherence to all guidelines. Reviews and reads various technical journals and federal and state bulletins to keep current on processes, new treatment chemicals and new regulations. Implements updates to government mandated risk and safety programs.
• Reports and prepares for audits and inspections from governmental control agencies.
• Monitoring of water sampling schedules;.
• Implementation of maintenance plans.
• Capital improvement plans and other programs;
• Attend and prepare for meetings on a routine basis and as assigned.
• Contracts
• Customer Billing
• Performs personnel related duties including hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and discipline. Manages plant personnel in the absence of the Superintendent.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Supervises and/or performs chemical and biological lab tests
• Oversees lab procedures and equipment repairs
• Inspects treatment process and physical plant for compliance with safety procedures and quality standards
• Monitors expenditure reports/budgets and inventory
• Complies daily information for management, suppliers and governmental agencies for monthly reporting and discusses reports with the BAWA Superintendent
• Prepares chemical bids for each fiscal year for both water treatment plants
• Oversee construction projects for both water treatment plants
• QA/QC Officer
• Checks the Operators performance by auditing lab test results, log sheets and product quality
• Reports and prepares for audits and inspections from governmental agencies
• Performs personnel related duties including hiring, training, ExcuTime, performance evaluation, and discipline
• Supervises plant personal in the absence of the Superintendent
• Operates the Surface Water Treatment Plant in the absence of a Licensed Operator
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
• Collaborated with engineering teams to design and implement custom solutions for unique plant requirements.
• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure smooth daily operations and timely completion of tasks.
• Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement in both individual worker output and overall plant efficiency.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork among employees by fostering open communication channels, encouraging collaboration, and providing opportunities for growth within the organization.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable environmental regulations through diligent monitoring, reporting, and corrective action where necessary.

• Supervise process control and/or treatment of surface water using a SCADA system or by manual operation
• Directs the work force and checks their performance by auditing laboratory test results, log sheets, and product quality
• Supervise the collection of distribution water samples
• Oversees employee attendance, vacation requests using ExecuTime
• Performs employee evaluations
• Oversees employee continuing education classes and renewal hours
• Participates in audits, compliance testing, and inspections from governmental agencies
• Corresponds by phone, email, or in person with residents, contractors, vendors, or agencies regarding water quality compliance within the state and federal regulations
• Oversee contractors for projects on-site
• Assists in pre-hire interviews, and on-site new hire training under the direction of management
• Assists in employee performance write-ups and terminations under the direction of management
• Compiles daily monthly data for reporting to management, suppliers and governmental agencies
• Developing and/or implementing Standard Operating Procedures
• Assists in plant tours for city employees and the general public
• Participates in Career on Wheels program
• Communicated project updates by preparing reports for management.
• Led daily briefings by communicating project goals and expectations.
• Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
• Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.

• Performs process control and/or treatment of surface water using a SCADA system or by manual operation
• Supervise and/or performs laboratory testing, compliance, and quality assurance; ensuring health and safety procedures are followed while handling hazardous chemicals/products
• Supervise and/or collect BAWA or City of Baytown distribution water samples
• Ordering and receiving of bulk chemicals and laboratory supplies
• Monthly reporting for suppliers and/or government agencies and discusses the reports with the Superintendent
• Maintains, performs, and calibrates maintenance on all laboratory equipment
• Participates in audits, compliance testing, and inspections from governmental agencies
• Corresponds by phone, email, or in person with residents, or agencies regarding water quality compliance within the state and federal regulations
• Assist with pre-hire interviews, new hire training, coaching, and discipline under the direction of management

• Performs process control and/or treatment of surface water using a SCADA system or by manual operation
• Performs laboratory testing, compliance, and quality assurance of raw and finished water; ensuring health and safety procedures are followed
• Maintains, performs, and calibrates laboratory equipment for water sampling and testing
• Perform daily and monthly water sampling tests for TCEQ compliance and reports
• Ordered bulk chemicals and lab reagents and/or supplies for inventory
• Data entry
• Other duties as assigned