Superintendent Treatment Supervisor

Requisition ID: 109298

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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.

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Primary Role

Responsible for supervising front-line personnel and implementing operational processes that are engaged in the functional area of Production for water operations.

Key Accountabilities

- Assures policies, procedures, programs and performance are adhered to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability

- Supervise a team of front-line staff engaged in production operations.

- Schedule training and development activities to ensure that personnel obtain and maintain appropriate operator certifications from regulating agencies.

- Participate in the resolution of union and/or non-union labor issues.

- Record, compile and provide operating data to track the financial performance of production operations.

- Coordinates the construction of new and/or upgraded production facilities in accordance with approved CAPEX budget.

- Implement a preventative maintenance program for capital assets that provides OPEX savings and defers CAPEX spending, where possible.

- Day-to-day implementation of security efforts at all production facilities.

- Supervise daily activities to ensure that adequate quantities of treated water meet all regulatory standards are provided to customers at all times.

- Supervise operational and business processes to ensure that American Water policies are followed, best practices are implemented, and internal/external reporting requirements are satisfied.

- Support the Business Development function in the operational analysis pricing and integration of water and wastewater business opportunities in both the regulated and non-regulated markets

- Continue to reinforce the importance of developing a diverse workforce.

- Work collaboratively with other functional leads to mitigate business risks.

- Implement effective communications at all levels of our operations.

Knowledge/Skills

- Strong management skills (e.g. planning, organization, direction of employees). Familiarity with budgets and accounting

- Strong interpersonal skills (tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation and ability to motivate others)

- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with leadership, employees, customers and external stakeholders.

- Strong written and verbal communication. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills. Problem solving and decision-making skills.

- Attention to detail and data analysis skills

- Self-motivated

- Computer literacy. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, project management, asset management and customer information systems.

- Ability to effectively implement safety practices and policies

- Knowledge of the regulated water business and the regulations impacting the business.

- Knowledge of company policies and procedures, practices, and trends.

- Knowledge of process and operational areas.

Experience/Education

- Bachelors Degree preferred. High School Diploma or GED required

- Minimum 2-5 years experience in operations is preferred

- Must possess valid drivers license.

- Certifications/Training in Safety preferred

- Previous experience leading people is preferred

- Must possess strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems.

- Highly skilled in using technology to manage information, complete reports, and support daily operations.

Certifications/Licenses

- Valid driver license required

- Certification / Training in Safety preferred

- DEP License preferred. If not, must obtain within 1 year of hire

Work Environment

- Indoor and outdoor environment

- 24/7 operations

- M-F shift 7am to 3pm with On-call responsibilities

- Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk for long periods of time.

- Lift minimum 25lbs.

- Occassional hands on work required.

Travel Requirements

- Local and occasional regional travel around Carbondale, PA

- 50% Office 50% Field work

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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.