Position Information
$81,120.00 - $133,380.00 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
Responsible for supervising and managing the personnel, capital resources and business processes that are engaged in the functional area of production of water and/or wastewater operations.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and support a team of front-line supervisory and hourly staff engaged in production operations
- Support and promote training and development activities to ensure that personnel obtain and maintain appropriate operator certifications from regulating agencies
- Resolve union and/or non-union labor issues, with the assistance of Human Resources
- Collect data to track the financial performance of production operations to ensure that business plan goals are met, within area of responsibility
- Oversees 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
- Monitor the effectiveness of security efforts at all water production and wastewater facilities, including assistance in the preparation of Vulnerability Assessments and Emergency Response Plans
- Implement work activities and systems to ensure that water production and wastewater treatment are meeting all regulatory standards
- Oversee operational and business processes to ensure that American Water policies are followed, best practices are implemented, and internal/external reporting requirements are satisfied
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of the regulated water and wastewater business and the regulations impacting the business
- Knowledge of company policies and procedures and management theories, practices, and trends
- Expert knowledge of process and operational areas
- Leadership, mechanical aptitude
Experience/Education
- Five (5) years of relevant supervisory experience preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
Certifications/Licenses
- Valid driver’s license required
- Class A and/or Class 1 Operators license preferred
- Class B Operators license required
Hours/Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday-Friday, day shift (onsite)
- Rotating on-call responsibility
Work Environment
Production facilities/outside
Travel Requirements
Local to Northern Division plants