Supervisor Field Operations

Overview

Oversees daily water/wastewater plant operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• standards implementation
• construction control
• operational integrity
• regulatory compliance
• report analysis
• risk mitigation

Tasks

-Supervise the implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability. -Assist with preparing and controlling local construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations. -Ensure that operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained. -Develop and direct cost effective solutions to meet customers’ expectations and technical requirements and to encourage best practice and innovation throughout all operational areas. -Ensure local water and/or wastewater operations meet the required standards and are in compliance with regulatory targets. -Establish a program that will ensure all EPA Partnership for Safe Water Goals will be met on a period-by-period basis. -Implement effective reporting processes. Provide analysis and support to Production and/or Network Director with information required for various reports, budgets, and business plans. Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas. 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. 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. 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 members of the team and colleagues across the business.

Requirements

• 3-5 yrs
• supervision
• water wastewater
• regulations
• process knowledge
• degree

What You Bring

-3-5 years experience in supervising operational areas and operating units, and managing and meeting performance targets. -Knowledge of the regulated water/wastewater business within the region and the regulations impacting the business as well as applicable regulations, requirements, and trends within water/wastewater business. -Knowledge of company policies and procedures and management theories, practices, and trends, expert knowledge of process and operational areas. -2 year or 4 year degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline or equivalent.

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About American Water

-Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water. -Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities. -Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities. -Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges. -A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

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