Field Operations Supervisor – Water & Wastewater

NCRWA; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 83,391 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua America in North Carolina is hiring a Field Supervisor to oversee staff operating and maintaining water (well) and wastewater systems owned by Aqua NC. The field supervisor will also manage the operation expense budget and smaller capital projects for those systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include supervising utility workers and contractors, scheduling work, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, maintaining databases, and coordinating with area engineering.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s preferred.
• 3–5 years in construction and budget administration.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory role.
• 3–5 years in water/wastewater utility experience.
• Must obtain NC water Class, B-Well and Wastewater Class II within 24 months.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises utility workers, operators, and contractors; hires and coaches staff.
• Manages operations and maintenance of Central Western Division wells and wastewater systems.
• Schedules daily work activities; coordinates with other groups.
• Oversees distribution/collection system work; ensures standards.
• Manages operating and capital budgets; explains variances to management.
• Maintains compliance databases and reporting.
• Collaborates with area engineering to meet project timelines.
• Builds partnerships with utilities, municipalities and fire departments.
• Monitors regulatory changes and impacts on operations.
• Performs related tasks including facility maintenance and inventory.

Skills

Replacement practices

Excavation safety

MS Office

Communication

Under pressure

Situational analysis

Multitasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in PM / construction management or related field

Job description

Aqua America in North Carolina is hiring a Field Supervisor to oversee staff operating and maintaining water (well) and wastewater systems owned by Aqua NC. The field supervisor will also manage the operation expense budget and smaller capital projects for those systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include supervising utility workers and contractors, scheduling work, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, maintaining databases, and coordinating with area engineering.