Senior Supervisor Operations, Wastewater

American Water Co.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Senior Supervisor for Wastewater Operations in Pennsylvania. This role supervises daily operations, ensures compliance, and supports workforce development. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in water services. Join a leading utility company committed to excellence in service and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in water/wastewater operations.
• WW License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day water and wastewater operations.
• Ensure compliance with policies and governmental regulations.
• Train and develop personnel for operational integrity.

Skills

Knowledge of the regulated water business

Operational knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Senior Supervisor Operations, Wastewater

Company: American Water Works Company Inc

Requisition ID: 108417

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

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 18thon 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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Supervises the day-to-day water and/or wastewater operations inaccordance with Company policies and procedures and all applicablegovernmental laws and regulations.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise and coordinate regional construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations.
• Assures policies, procedures, programs and performance are adhered to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
• Train and develop personnel in proper operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained.
• Obtains all required permits, licenses, rights of way, etc. required for proper compliance.
• May be involved in customer service related issues.
• Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas.
• Support the Business Development function in the operational analysis pricing and integration of water and wastewater business opportunities in both the regulated and non-regulated markets.
• Supports manger to ensure effective people management policies and practices are developed and implemented (e.g., time and attendance, workforce management, etc.) and ensure resources are developed and deployed appropriately.
• Continue to reinforce the importance of developing a diverse workforce.
• Work collaboratively with other functional leads to mitigate business risks.
• Implement effective communications at all levels of our operations.
• Provide effective leadership that will enhance our abilities to be flexible to changing business environments.
• Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of the regulated water business and the regulations impactingthe business.
• Knowledge of process and operational areas.

Experience/Education

• Bachelors or minimum of 2-5 years of equivalent experience in water/wastewater operations.

Certifications

• WW License is preferred, W License with optional
• Indoor and outdoor environment. 24/7 operations.

Travel Requirements

• Local and occasional regional travel.

Other

• State license preferred. Must possess valid drivers license.
• Certifications/Training in Safety preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk for long periods of time.
• Occassional hands on work required.

Prioritizes & Role Models Safety

Develops Talent

Plans, Aligns, & Directs

Drives Engagement

Decision Quality

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing

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 arean individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.