Primary Role

This role is based on Fort Hood, TX military base.

• Responsible for all activities involving the operations and maintenance of the water/wastewater distribution and collections system. 
• Supervisory responsibilities for employees.
• Develop processes for daily staff work functions, oversees use of operational and maintenance information.
• Leads implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety programs.

Key Accountabilities

• Schedules, coordinates and provides field supervision of staff involved in operational and maintenance activities of water/wastewater distribution and collections system.
• Provide for the training of assigned personnel in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and safety practices.
• Orders materials and supplies for routine operations, and preventative and emergency maintenance.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Assist in the development of departmental standard operating procedures and emergency response plans and procedures.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.
• Conducts performance evaluations of assigned subordinate personnel.
• Participates in hiring, and disciplinary actions of assigned subordinate personnel in accordance with company policies.
• Follows Company Environmental, Health and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions to supervision immediately.

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to perform routine maintenance and servicing standardized water / wastewater process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing.
• Able to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.
• Able to communicate effectively will all levels of the organization.
• Computer literate; MS Word, MS Excel, GIS and CMMS systems.
• Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
• Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, and coordinate work within assigned work area.
• Able to respond to emergencies.
• Able to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, customers, and the general public.
• Able to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of techniques, equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in operations, maintenance, construction, and mechanical repair of water/wastewater distribution and collections system.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Experience/Education

• Bachelors degree in sanitary, chemical, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering, public or business administration or other equivalent degree preferred.
• 6 years of prior relevant experience, additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree. 
• With a Bachelor’s degree 5+ years’ experience and 2+ years’ experience managing people.
• Without a Bachelor’s degree 11+ years’ experience and 2+ years’ experience managing people.

Work Schedule/ Environment

• Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
• Travel to various worksites
• Both office and field environment.

• Must be physically able to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold, or other adverse weather conditions.

• Must be physically able to work in confined space environments.

• Must be physically able to wear a respirator.

• Must be physically able to remain alert and attentive to job requirements and co-workers.

• In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.

Specific Conditions

• Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times while in uniform or during working hours.       
• Maintain a courteous manner when speaking to customers and the general public.

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