Requisition ID: 110399
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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.
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Job Information
Exciting Career Opportunity at Missouri American Water – Fenton, MO
- Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Bonus opportunity available
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Potential for career growth and advancement
Take the next step in your career and join a team committed to serving the community while supporting employee success.
Primary Role
Supervises the day-to-day water and/or wastewater operations in accordance with Company policies and procedures and all applicable governmental laws and regulations.
Key Accountabilities
• Supervise and coordinate regional construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations.
• Assures policies, procedures, programs and performance are adhered to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
• Train and develop personnel in proper operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained.
• Obtains all required permits, licenses, rights of way, etc. required for proper compliance.
• May be involved in customer service related issues.
• Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas.
• 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
• Supports manager to 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.
• 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.
• Provide effective leadership that will enhance our abilities to be flexible to changing business environments.
• Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of the regulated water business and the regulations impacting the business.
- Knowledge of process and operational areas.
Experience/Education
- Minimum 2-5 years experience in operations.
- Bachelors or equivalent experience
Travel Requirements
Local and occasional regional travel
Other
Certifications:
• Must possess valid drivers license.
• Certifications/Training in Safety preferred
Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk for long periods of time.
• Lift minimum 25lbs.
• Occassional hands on work required.
Work Environment
Indoor and outdoor environment. 24/7 operations