Water & Wastewater Operations Leader

American Water Co.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Richmond, IN seeks an experienced Utility Operations Manager to supervise day-to-day water and/or wastewater operations, ensuring compliance with all laws and internal policies. The role includes scheduling, site inspections, and coordinating capital projects, while leading a team and managing contractors.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years in operations, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and knowledge of regulated water operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2–5 years of operations experience preferred.
• Water/wastewater distribution knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise regional water/ wastewater operations and maintenance within budget.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Manage and develop operational staff, including training.
• Coordinate with contractors and capital improvement projects.
• Support pricing analyses and integration of opportunities in regulated/non-regulated markets.

Skills

Knowledge of regulated water business

Knowledge of process and operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

American Water in Richmond, IN seeks an experienced Utility Operations Manager to supervise day-to-day water and/or wastewater operations, ensuring compliance with all laws and internal policies. The role includes scheduling, site inspections, and coordinating capital projects, while leading a team and managing contractors.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years in operations, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and knowledge of regulated water operations.