American Water Hiring for Supervisor, Field Operations Job at Charleston, WV Full Time

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing.

Our teams are committed to customer service, operational excellence and delivering high-quality, reliable drinking water and other water-related management services.

Our primary business involves the ownership of water and wastewater utilities that provide water and wastewater services to residential, commercial and industrial customers, treating and delivering more than 1 billion gallons of water per day.

Primary Role

Manages the day-to-day operations of water operations and distribution systems in accordance with Company policies and procedures and all applicable governmental laws and regulations.Key Accountabilities

• Assist with preparing and controlling local construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations.
• Establish a program that will ensure all EPA Partnership for Safe Water Goals will be met on a period-by-period basis.
• Ensure local water and/or wastewater operations meet the required standards and are in compliance with regulatory targets.
• Supervise the implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
• 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.
• Implement effective ing processes. Provide analysis and support to Director with information required for various s, 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.Knowledge/Skills
• 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.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (e.g., presentation, listening, writing.)
• Strong interpersonal skills (tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation and ability to motivate others)
• Computer literacy. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, project management, asset management and customer information systems.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.Work Environment
• Willing to work in all types of weather.
• Combination of field and office environments

Schedule/Hours:

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm
• Rotating on-call responsibility Certifications and Licenses
• Valid state driver licenseTravel Requirements
• Up to 10% travelCompetenciesPrioritizes & Role Models SafetySelf-AwarenessDevelops TalentPlans, Aligns, & DirectsDrives EngagementDecision Quality

Are you a utility professional with strong communications skills? Are you ready to advance your career and take on a leadership role within the utility space? If so, this may be the perfect fit! West Virginia American Water has an exciting opportunity as a Field Operations Supervisor to handle day-to-day operations out of our Charleston, WV location. In this role, you will get to manage distribution crews, dispatch work assignments, and ensure all work orders are completed timely and safely.