Superintendent, Treatment

American Water Co.; Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee front-line personnel and drive safe, compliant water production operations at our Short Hills facility. You will coordinate daily production activities, ensure treated water meets regulatory standards, and lead process improvements.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related field, at least 5 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and prior union workforce management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office; Excel preferred.
• 5 years of relevant field experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Union workforce management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of front-line staff engaged in production operations.
• Schedule training and development activities to ensure operator certifications.
• Coordinate construction of new/upgraded production facilities per CAPEX budget.
• Implement preventative maintenance to save OPEX and defer CAPEX.
• Ensure treated water meets regulatory standards and is provided to customers.

Skills

Leadership

Union workforce experience

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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!

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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

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Primary Role

This role will be responsible for supervising front-line personnel and implementing operational processes that are engaged in the functional area of production for water operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise a team of front-line staff engaged in production operations.
• Schedule training and development activities to ensure that personnel obtain and maintain appropriate operator certifications from regulating agencies.
• Participate in the resolution of union and/or non-union labor issues.
• Coordinates the construction of new and/or upgraded production facilities in accordance with approved CAPEX budget.
• Implement a preventative maintenance program for capital assets that provides OPEX savings and defers CAPEX spending, where possible.
• Day-to-day implementation of security efforts at all production facilities.
• Supervise daily activities to ensure that adequate quantities of treated water meeting all regulatory standards are provided to customers at all times.
• Supervise operational and business processes to ensure that American Water policies are followed, best practices are implemented, and internal/external reporting requirements are satisfied.
• Responsible for compliance with regularity programs including TCPA, DPCC, etc.
• Treatment Chemical management, including monitoring chemical storage and ordering deliveries.

Knowledge/Skills

• Previous knowledge of the regulated water business and the regulations impacting the business.
• Previous knowledge of company policies and procedures, practices, and trends.
• Previous knowledge of process and operational areas.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office. Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience in field.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Previous experience managing a Union workforce is preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Role will be 4 days in office/ 1 day Remote.
• Must be able to report to our Short Hills, NJ office.
• Must be able to travel for meetings.
• Office environment with occasional outdoor work and visits to treatment plants or system facilities.
• On-call responsibility.
• Must be for available for weekends and holidays.

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicantsbased 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.