American Water

Lead Auditor, Operations & Compliance

Lead Auditor, Operations & Compliance
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LocationCamden, NJ
Job Typefull time
Salary$81,120-$133,380
Hybrid
Utilities

About This Job


Requisition ID: 108582


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! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.


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, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 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.


As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.


American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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



Important Information

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan.

Posted range is $81,120-133,380
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!

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

Lead and conduct operational audits and projects to assess AW’s risks and controls to ensure:

Compliance with laws and regulations,
The effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and
The safeguarding of company assets.
This role will work closely with various stakeholders to improve risk management and share knowledge on operational matters such as environmental management systems, water quality, treatment, engineering, safety, and regulatory compliance.


Work Environment

The ideal candidate will be based in our Camden, NJ office following a hybrid schedule working 3 days a week.

We will consider a remote work schedule with a requirement to work remotely within a state where AW operates.


Key Accountabilities

Assess risks and controls following internal audit industry standards and AW IA procedures.

Lead operational risk-based audits/projects and audit teams ensuring quality and timely audit deliverables. This includes coordination, planning, fieldwork, audit/project reports, and issue resolution.
Collaborate with and influence stakeholders through effective communication of audit/project observations and recommendations to reduce risk and enhance controls.
Independently propose recommendations that support AW strategies and objectives.
Build rapport across diverse teams including AW stakeholders and external vendors throughout audits/projects, manage competing interests as needed.
Train / develop junior team members to ensure team productivity.
Ensure communication and performance of responsibilities is organized, efficient, proactive, timely, cost effective and professional.
Serve as an internal or external representative for AW and/or Internal Audit in areas of expertise.
Assist in the development of a pipeline for talent in area(s) of expertise.


Knowledge/Skills

Possess in-depth expertise in these operational areas: water and wastewater treatment, water quality, environmental management systems/ procedures, environmental regulations, health and safety regulations, engineering, and operational matters.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, and decision making.
Strong project management and planning skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in teams or independently.
Knowledge of industry policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions.
Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Proficiency with systems such as SAP and PowerPlan is a plus.


Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree required. Engineering, chemistry, biology, environmental science areas of study preferred.

Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience with operating water/wastewater treatment and environmental management systems or equivalent preferred.


Certifications/Licenses

Water and/or Wastewater Operator License, and/or engineering qualification preferred. Other professional certification(s), licensure, or advanced degree are a plus.


Travel Requirements

Up to 5% travel within the United States.

Travel is scheduled with advanced notice.
Active State Driver's License required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.


Competencies


Champions safety


Customer obsessed


Cultivates innovation


Nimble learning


Drives Results


Collaborates


Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing


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 are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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