Senior Leader, Water & Wastewater Treatment

American Water; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water seeks a Superintendent, Treatment to lead water and/or wastewater facilities, ensuring safe, compliant service delivery and performance optimization. You will oversee operations personnel, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives in line with regulations.

The role requires coordinating with engineering, maintenance, and regulatory teams, managing budgets, and promoting a culture of safety and reliability across shifts and sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to develop operating budgets and monitor performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily operations of water/wastewater facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership and development for operations personnel, fostering safety and accountability.
• Ensure treatment processes meet water quality and discharge standards while optimizing performance.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Budgeting

Process optimization

Safety programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations/related field

5+ years in water/wastewater operations

2+ years leading teams in a regulated utility

Job description

American Water seeks a Superintendent, Treatment to lead water and/or wastewater facilities, ensuring safe, compliant service delivery and performance optimization. You will oversee operations personnel, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives in line with regulations.

The role requires coordinating with engineering, maintenance, and regulatory teams, managing budgets, and promoting a culture of safety and reliability across shifts and sites.