Sr Supervisor Operations - American Water Works Company : Job Details

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.

American Water is currently hiring a Sr Supervisor, Operations to join our Elizabeth PA team! As a Sr Supervisor you will supervise regional coordination, operations and maintenance.

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

• Distribution/Outside Commercial: administration, inventory control, supplier relations and contract integrity
• Assists in planning and construction of extensions and improvements to the distribution system
• Provides for meters and meter readings including installation, removal and repair, periodic testing and reading schedules (50%)
• Programs and directs the efficient and reliable operation, maintenance, protection and appearance of all water supply facilities, impoundments, watersheds, pumping, treatment, booster and storage facilities and properties
• Assists in planning and construction of new production 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 and distribution of water and water 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 of Water Distribution system operations, Engineering and Construction concepts, Accounting and budgeting principles

• 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
• Ability to direct the day-to-day operation of production treatment, distribution and metering of water or waste water operations for American Water
• Knowledge of Water Distribution system operations, Engineering and Construction concepts, Accounting and budgeting principles

Prioritizes & Role Models Safety

Self-Awareness

Develops Talent

Plans, Aligns, & Directs

Drives Engagement

Decision Quality

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh