Technician, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance

American Water Works Service Company, Inc.; Fairview (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water Works Service Company, Inc. seeks a Technician, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance to support NJ operations. You will collect samples across water and wastewater systems, analyze results, and ensure regulatory compliance to protect public health.

Join a diverse employer offering comprehensive benefits, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and professional growth within a nationally scaled utility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required or equivalent.
• Associate degree in science, business administration or management preferred.
• 0-2 years’ experience in operations, administrative and/or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze plant, field and regulatory samples following approved methodology.
• Analyze results, record data and identify process control/regulatory problems.
• Prepare reagents/standards, maintain log sheets, clean glassware and maintain laboratory in clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain QA/QC on lab equipment and adjust continuous process control monitors.

Skills

Water operations

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in science

Related degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Share Your 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.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Position Information

$25hr - $27hr

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!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

American Water is currently seeking a Technician, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance to join our NJ team. The Technician, Water Quality and Environmental Compliance is responsible for the collection of samples across assigned water and/or wastewater systems within State Operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Collect and analyze plant, field and regulatory samples following approved methodology
• Analyze results, record data and identify process control/regulatory problems
• Prepare reagents/standards, maintain log sheets, clean glassware and maintain laboratory in clean and orderly condition
• Maintain QA/QC on lab equipment and adjust continuous process control monitors

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of water or other utility operations preferred
• Knowledge of specific systems such as SAP preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications including MSWord, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and email management systems (MS Outlook)
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills
• Good business acumen and judgment
• Good quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills (e.g., report writing, listening, plan reading and creating, and presentation)
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others)

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma.
• Associate’s degree in science, business administration or management, or related degree preferred
• 0 - 2 years’ experience in operations, administrative and/or customer service, preferred

Travel Requirements

Local and occasional regional travel, as needed (must have valid drivers license)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.