VP, Water Operations & Compliance Leader

American Water; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water seeks an experienced VP, Operations to drive excellence across water and wastewater operations. The role oversees water quality, field operations, production, and maintenance with emphasis on regulatory compliance, customer service and continuous improvement.

The position offers leadership across multiple facilities, with options for location in Belleville, Champaign, Peoria, or Chicago, IL. You will build high-performing teams and align operations with strategic goals while

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading, motivating and empowering employees to effect positive change and improve business performance.
• At least ten years' experience successfully managing operational areas in multiple locations with represented employees.
• Experience in establishing, meeting or exceeding organizational performance targets.
• Bachelor's degree in operational discipline, management or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop operations strategies for water and wastewater operations within the state, driving continuous improvement and customer service excellence.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across facilities and operational integrity.
• Provide input to annual business plans and budgets, achieving targets.
• Lead and develop staff to build capabilities and a high-performing culture.
• Collaborate with state leadership and engineering to drive capital investment programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in operational discipline, management or related discipline

Job description

American Water seeks an experienced VP, Operations to drive excellence across water and wastewater operations. The role oversees water quality, field operations, production, and maintenance with emphasis on regulatory compliance, customer service and continuous improvement.

The position offers leadership across multiple facilities, with options for location in Belleville, Champaign, Peoria, or Chicago, IL. You will build high-performing teams and align operations with strategic goals while