Supervisor, Transmission and Distribution
Posted Date: Apr 21, 2025
Location: Jeffersonville, IN, US, 47130
Company: American Water Works Company Inc
Requisition ID: 108104
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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 Transmission and Distribution for water and/or wastewater operations.
Key Accountabilities
- Supervise a team of front-line staff engaged in T&D operations. (30%)
- Participate in the resolution of union and/or non-union labor issues. (5%)
- Assist with preparing and controlling local construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations. (10%)
- Oversee the District’s Fleet Program (5%)
- Coordinate and oversee the work of the District’s Maintenance Contractor. (20%)
- Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas.
- Record, compile and provide operating data to track the financial performance of T&D operations. (10%)
- Ensure that operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained. (10%)
- Ensure effective people management policies and practices are developed and implemented (e.g., time and attendance, workforce management, etc.) and ensure resources are developed and deployed appropriately. (10%)
Knowledge/Skills
- 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
- 2 year or 4 year degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline or equivalent 3-5 years’ experience in supervising operational areas and operating units, and managing and meeting performance targets.
- Two (2) years of relevant experience.
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent required
Certifications /Licenses
Indiana DSL License preferred.
Competencies
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