Requisition ID : 107128
Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.
Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers.
We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
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 Index for 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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Primary Role
Direct the development, management, and operation of the facilities and
personnel of the state or state district engaged in the functional area
of water and / or wastewater operations.
Key Accountabilities
Develop operations strategies and direct and manage the field operations and production for water and wastewater operations within the state / state district.
Implement best operating practices to promote continuous improvement, innovation and excellent customer service.
- Ensure that operational integrity is maintained, including regulatory compliance in all facilities.
- Provide strategic and operational input to annual business plans, control budgets for responsible areas, and ensure that operational and financial targets are met or exceeded. (50%)
- Lead, motivate and develop staff in assigned operations areas. Build shared commitment to improving business performance, and develop both individual and team capabilities.
- Drive performance by linking business units' objectives to company goals and values.
- Communicate a shared vision, energize and empower staff, and champion diversity. (15%)
- Work with the state president and engineering staff to develop the strategy and priorities for capital investment programs, and drive the effective implementation of such programs. (15%)
- Support the business development function within the state.
- Assist in due diligence and operational analysis, and ensure effective integration and performance of acquisitions and contract operations. (10%)
- Establish relationships with and serve as operational contact for political and civic leaders and other key external stakeholders.
- Support and assist the state president in maintaining and enhancing such relationships state-wide. (10%)
Knowledge / Skills
Demonstrated competency in asset planning, water and wastewater system
comprehensive master planning, distribution system hydraulic modeling or
equivalent water / wastewater system design experience. Broad knowledge
of Engineering (planning, design, and construction) related to water or
wastewater facilities. Working knowledge of regulatory developments,
new technology and current trends in water quality, treatment, and
Engineering economics. Applicable knowledge of water resources
industry, business, and environmental regulatory field.
Experience / Education
- Bachelors or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience.
Travel Requirements
Intrastate travel
Work Environment
Indoor and outdoor environment
Competencies
Decision Quality
Develops Talent
Drives Engagement
Plans, Aligns, & Directs
Prioritizes & Role Models Safety
Self-Awareness
Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing ™
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.
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