American Water

Operations Specialist

LocationBelleville, IL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$54,080-$87,620

About This Job


Requisition ID: 108057

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.

Illinois American Water is seeking a tasked-focused, highly organized Operations Specialist to join our team in Belleville, IL. As the Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for inventory management including materials, equipment and fleet. This position will share daily responsibilities in both our Belleville and Granite City operations.


Position Details

Posted Range: $54,080/annually-$87,620/annually

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

The Operations Specialist provides operational, administrative, analytical and technical support to the Field Operations departments. This role may include assisting supervision with scheduling work, briefing employees, completing tasks, communicating with other departments, safety, assisting team members, handling customer inquiries, etc. This role may include assisting with field work including pick-up and delivery tasks, assessing repairs made by contractors, completing related paperwork and/or handling Public Utility inquiries .The percentage of time spent performing the key accountabilities of the job may vary based on the manager, departmental or functional unit needs.

Key Accountabilities

This role may assist with fleet management, vehicle repairs and facility maintenance.

Coordinate or review operations processes and practices and assist in developing tactical plans for the team.
Receive and distribute operational workflow requests and work orders.
Enter data and perform analysis in information systems.
Schedule daily operational work based on priority outlined by operations leadership using work management system.
Respond to customer inquiries, which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from operations leadership, speaking with customers and explaining company processes.
Prepare, analyze and evaluate reports on a wide variety of items including variances related to specific department work processes, regulatory requirements, budgets, capital expenditures, work orders, departmental and/or organizational performance, etc.
Provide general administrative support for day-to-day managerial and departmental needs and special projects, which may include but are not limited to, composing correspondence, obtaining permits, preparing and distributing meeting minutes, processing purchasing card and fleet related expenses, initiating purchasing transactions, document preparation, etc.
Work collaboratively with other functions to optimize business performance and customer satisfaction.
Reinforce leadership activities and decisions.
Contribute to effective communication and culture by listening and providing feedback, supporting an open and honest work environment and cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to employees.
Key Accountabilities continued

Assist with training and development, knowledge transfer, instilling safe work practices, regulatory and environmental compliance activities.

Audit work zones and operations facilities for safety, security, environmental compliance, productivity and efficiency.
Performs activities to monitor and maintain inventory control, evaluate inventory levels and reorders as necessary.
May perform receiving, stocking, distributing, and packing in addition to inventory control.
Maintain inventory records and prepares reports.
May work with vendors to resolve routine supply and distribution discrepancies.
Performs activities to monitor and maintain fleet records.
Tracks and controls licensing and registration activities.
Coordinates with vendors for maintenance activities.
Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrated organization ability and administrative skills.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
Effective problem solving and analytical ability.
Knowledge of water or relevant utility industry operations, water and/or wastewater distribution regulations, water system equipment, water system operations, piping, tanks, pump stations, construction practices, engineering concepts, company policies and procedures and effective safety practices.
Thorough understanding of standard business practices and principles, including basic accounting and budgeting.
Strong knowledge of computers, in-depth knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications and other pertinent software.
Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements.
Work Schedule

Full-time

Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
Certifications /Licenses

Valid driver’s license

Experience/Education

High school diploma or equivalency required.

Associates level degree in business or related field of study preferred.
Minimum 2 years overall operations and inventory management experience preferred.
Work Environment

Indoor and outdoor work required.

Travel Requirements

Local and occasional regional travel may be needed.

Key Interfaces/Relationships

Management level staff

Operations staff
AW departments, i.e. finance, legal, customer
Contractors
Vendors and/or developers Consultants
Field employees
Other Job Details

Analysis and Problem Solving - Analyzes and resolves business issues through the application of critical reasoning skills and general business experience.

Sharing Knowledge & Expertise - Drives business performance by developing and contributing specific technical or professional knowledge, skills and experience. Demonstrates a professional attitude.
Teamworking - Is committed to working collaboratively to achieve business goals, building cohesiveness and identity with a work group, and valuing individual perspectives and contributions.
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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