Maintenance Supervisor

American Water; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations in a dynamic environment. This role involves overseeing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, and managing budgets effectively. With a commitment to sustainability and community service, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential water and wastewater services. Join a company that values diversity and innovation, where your skills can make a significant impact on the lives of millions. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial, industrial, or water treatment industry preferred.
• Experience with electrical construction and instrumentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance team and ensure compliance with safety practices.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and manage budget compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Budget Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BA/BS Preferred

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

PLC’s

VFD’s

Job description

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Hopewell VA American Water is currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to perform maintenance activities in a timely manner in accordance with all environmental and health and safety practices

Primary Role

Works under the direction of the Production Supervisors and under the direction of the Manager of Operations to perform maintenance activities in a timely manner, in accordance with all environmental and health and safety practices and within the department’s budget. In charge of direct supervision of the maintenance team, key responsibilities include, spares parts and consumables management, prioritizing, coordination and direction of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance and repair activities, identifying and managing subcontractors to ensure contract compliance. Ensures compliance with equipment O&M manuals and manufacturer recommendations, promptly update of record drawings after any modification is implemented and performance of regular inspection and calibration activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensures compliance with equipment O&M manuals and manufacturer recommendations, promptly update of record drawings after any modification is implemented.
• Coordinate all maintenance activities so they are performed in a timely manner and in accordance with the department’s budget including all internal and external maintenance-related activities such as materials, equipment, services, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, labor and health and safety. Accountable for ongoing budget management and compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities including materials, equipment, services, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, labor and health and safety. Manage budget and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Direct supervision of the maintenance team (mechanical, electrical and instrumentation). Interacts with subordinates, supervisors, vendors, subcontractors and client regarding repair and maintenance activities and contract compliance topics. Prioritization, coordination and direction of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance and repair activities and performance of regular inspection and calibration activities.
• Coordinate repair, preventive and corrective maintenance activities, contract compliance, regular inspection and calibration activities with staff, vendors, subcontractors and client.
• Ensures compliance with equipment O&M manuals and manufacturer recommendations, promptly update of record drawings after any modification is implemented.
• Ensure compliance with equipment O&M manuals and manufacturer recommendations, update record drawings after modifications

Key Accountabilities Cont'd

• Spares parts and consumables management; Accountable for ensuring work orders are entered, assigned, and closed promptly and for ensuring adequate levels of spares and consumables are maintained at all times.
• In conjunction with the Operations Manager, develops objectives and reports to meet internal and external requirements as well as improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate training activities as they may be required for all maintenance employees including required training. Accountable for ensuring all employees and subcontractors have valid authorization and access.

Knowledge/Skills

• Understanding of water and waste water treatment processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational and budget management capabilities. Proficient using Microsoft applications and various software packages

Experience/Education

• High School graduate or equivalent
• BA/BS preferred but not required
• Must have great computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• At least 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in commercial, industrial or water treatment industry preferred
• Experience with 3 phase high voltage motor controls, electrical construction, instrumentation, computer controls, SCADA, CMMS, PLC’s, VFD’s, ladder logic, and power distribution maintenance preferred
• Experience with various types and sizes of motors and pumps preferred

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver license with ability to successfully pass driving history check.
• Virginia Class 4 or higher Wastewater license preferred but not required
• Office and outside environment. Will be working is adverse weather conditions such as excessive heat, dust and dirt
• During the course of their duties the Maintenance Supervisor will be exposed to varying climatic conditions, potential exposure to trace amounts of treatment chemicals, and water. In the course of supervising the maintenance staff, the Maintenance Supervisor will be required to travel, visit and inspect all necessary facilities which may entail traversing uneven or difficult terrain, working at heights and in confined spaces

Key Interfaces/Relationships

• Manager of Operations
• Company support functions
• All Project Staff
• Client / Municipality / Regulators

Other

• The duties of this position will require the ability to walk, observe, talk, listen and operate computers, computerized equipment and telephones. Work hours are irregular and may require on-site supervision outside of normal working hours including evening and weekends.
• Needs to be available on-call, as needed

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Drives Engagement

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities and Air, Water, and Waste Program Management

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