Director, Water & Wastewater Ops - Leadership Growth

Liberty; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, seeks a Director of Operations to lead Water/Wastewater operations across Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and growth initiatives, while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence. The role requires 10+ years of progressive management experience in utilities, strong leadership, and the ability to travel within the US and Canada to support the division’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years’ experience with progressively responsible management level experience.
• Prior financial and budgetary responsibility required.
• Understanding of key business issues and requirements of the utility and resulting implications of specific legal issues.
• Proficient with computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility with traveling within the US and Canada required

Responsibilities

• Directs the Operations and business results of drinking water, wastewater and reclaimed water, including recharge.
• Participates in the planning and development of water and wastewater rates and fees related to the Utility, including testifying in front of State regulatory bodies.
• Ensures Utility compliance with all Federal, State, and Local rules, regulations governing water and wastewater utilities.
• Coordinates short, medium and long term plans for water supply, water demand, facility construction, wastewater conveyance treatment and disposal.
• Reviews and recommends new policies or amendments to policies and procedures of the Company in collaboration with Legal, HR, EH&S, Development Services, and Engineering.
• Leads and develops Operations staff in executing Company goals and objectives.
• Preparation of and adherence to operating and capital improvement budgets for the Utility, including review and approval of Utility invoices.
• Analyzes utility financial data and presents the results to management.
• Identifies new issues and strategies related to water resources and conservation programs.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, seeks a Director of Operations to lead Water/Wastewater operations across Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and growth initiatives, while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence. The role requires 10+ years of progressive management experience in utilities, strong leadership, and the ability to travel within the US and Canada to support the division’s objectives.