American Water
Senior Operations Supervisor (Water Treatment)
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About American Water

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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Illinois American Water has a full-time opportunity for a Senior Operations Supervisor to join our team in Urbana, IL. This position offers a mix of both field and office based work and oversees operatioms at our four water plants and three wastewater facilities. You get to visit plant sites and perform job observations and site inspections. In addition, this role will be responsible for a team of plant operators and will handle scheduling and assist with water quality reporting.

Primary Role

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.

Key Accountabilities

Supervise and coordinate regional construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations. (10%)Assures policies, procedures, programs and performance are adhered to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability. (10%)Train and develop personnel in proper operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained. (10%)Obtains all required permits, licenses, rights of way, etc. required for proper compliance. (10%)May be involved in customer service related issues. (10%) Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas. (10%)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. Supports manger to 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. 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. (40%)Work with engineers and front-line supervisors on the planning stages of facility upgrades. 

Knowledge/Skills

Expert knowledge of process and operational areas. Mechanical/maintenance background. Computer skills a bonus. Leadership, Relationship building, teamwork. Labor Relations. 

Experience/Education

Two (2) years of previous supervisory experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience. 

Certifications & Licenses

Class A Water/Class 2 Wastewater license is preferred 

Hours/Schedule

Full-timeMonday-Friday, day shiftRotating on-call responsibility

Competencies

Prioritizes & Role Models Safety

Self-Awareness

Develops Talent

Plans, Aligns, & Directs

Drives Engagement

Decision Quality

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Urbana, IL