Wastewater Senior Superintendent Of Operations

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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 $30 to $34 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 Indexfor 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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This opportunity is a new position indentified as part of our newly acquired Salem City, NJ acquisition! This role will manage the entire sewer operation including serving as the licensed operator of the plant and collection system. We are looking for a wastewater subject matter expert with a NJDEP S3 license or the ability to obtain within a few months of hire. Apply now for immediate consideration!

Primary Role

Responsible for directing the day-to-day management, development and operation of the treatment, collection and distribution and metering of wastewater operations for the Company.

Key Accountabilities

• Distribution/Outside Commercial:

• Administration, inventory control, supplier relations and contract integrity.

• Assists in planning and construction of extensions and improvements to the distribution and collection systems.

• Provides for meters and meter readings including installation, removal and repair, periodic testing and reading schedules.

• Production:

• Programs and directs the efficient and reliable operation, maintenance, protection and appearance of all wastewater facilities, impoundments, watersheds, pumping, treatment, booster and storage facilities and properties.

• Assists in planning and construction of new facilities.

• Plans and prepares that portion of the Company budgets within area of responsibility.

• Manage employee and labor relations within area of responsibility. May serve as spokesman in union contract negotiations.

• Prepares, files and maintains reports and records relating to the production, treatment, collection and distribution of wastewater service.

• Develops a sound organization staffed with able and motivated employees and provides for or trains suitable replacements.

• Assures that policies, procedures, programs, standards of performance and approved objectives are adhered to and/or achieved including those involving safety, affirmative action, community and labor relations.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment and collection system operations, engineering and construction concepts, accounting and budgeting principles.

Experience/Education

• Requires a bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of undergraduate education and work experience that provides the knowledge and exposure to water distribution system operations, engineering and construction concepts, accounting and budgeting principles and the ability to direct the day-to-day operation of treatment, collection, distribution and metering of water or waste water operations for American Water.

• Four (4) to Six (6) years supervisory experience in water and wastewater or related field.

Certifications/Licenses

• NJDEP S3 wastewater license required or ability to obtain within a few months of hire date.

• Would consider other state license if reciprocity can be granted.

• Active, state driver's license required and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle background check.

Competencies

• Prioritizes & Role Models Safety

• Plans, Aligns, & Directs

• Self-Awareness

• Develops Talent

• Decision Quality

• Drives Engagement

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