Water & Wastewater Operations Superintendent

American Water; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

American Water seeks an Operations Superintendent to lead day-to-day facilities and personnel in water/wastewater operations in Pacific Grove, CA. You will plan, develop and oversee regional operations, ensuring safety, compliance and efficiency while mentoring teams and partnering with regulatory bodies.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with 3–5 years of operational management experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• :Must have knowledge of regulated water/wastewater regulations and trends.
• :Strong leadership and communication skills essential for cross-functional teams.
• :Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 3–5 years of operational management experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day management of facilities and personnel in water/wastewater operations.
• Lead regional planning for construction, operations and maintenance within budget.
• Ensure regulatory, safety and environmental standards are met.
• Provide analysis and reporting for budgets, business plans and performance metrics.
• Coach and develop employees and foster diversity.
• Support business development through operational analysis and integration of opportunities.

Skills

Water regulations

Operations management

Policy knowledge

Water licensing

Distributed teams

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

3-5 years experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

American Water seeks an Operations Superintendent to lead day-to-day facilities and personnel in water/wastewater operations in Pacific Grove, CA. You will plan, develop and oversee regional operations, ensuring safety, compliance and efficiency while mentoring teams and partnering with regulatory bodies.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with 3–5 years of operational management experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent.