Senior Supervisor of Operations - Water Treatment at American Water Enterprises in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Job Description:

Diversity of backgrounds, ideas, thoughts, and experiences is vital to our culture and the way we do business.  Creating an environment where differences are embraced and where every person feels engaged and included makes us safer, stronger, and more successful.

American Water was awarded ownership and a 50-year contract for the operations and maintenance of the water and wastewater treatment facilities and distribution and collection systems at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. FLW is located in Pulaski County and is bordered on the north by the towns of Waynesville and St. Robert, Missouri.

Our responsibilities include system capital investment, regulatory and environmental compliance, planning, asset recapitalization, and long term operations and maintenance. If water treatment is your passion, apply now for immediate consideration!

Primary Role

• Responsible for all activities involving the operations and maintenance of the water/wastewater facilities and appurtenances


• Supervisory responsibilities for employees


• Develops processes for daily staff work functions, oversees use of operational and maintenance information


• Leads implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety programs

Key Accountabilities

• Schedules, coordinates and provides field supervision of staff involved in operational and maintenance activities of water/wastewater facilities and appurtenances


• Provide for the training of assigned personnel in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and safety practices


• Orders materials and supplies for routine operations, and preventative and emergency maintenance


• Maintains records and prepares reports.


• Assist in the development of departmental standard operating procedures and emergency response plans and procedures


• Performs other related functions as assigned


• Conducts performance evaluations of assigned subordinate personnel.


• Participates in hiring, and disciplinary actions of assigned subordinate personnel in accordance with company policies


• Follows Company Environmental, Health and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions to supervision immediately

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of techniques, equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in operations, maintenance, construction, and mechanical repair of water/wastewater facilities and appurtenances


• Knowledge of health and safety regulations


• Able to perform routine maintenance and servicing standardized water / wastewater process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing


• Able to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed


• Able to communicate effectively will all levels of the organization


• Computer literate; MS Word, MS Excel, GIS and CMMS systems


• Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position


• Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, and coordinate work within assigned work area


• Able to respond to emergencies


• Able to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, customers, and the general public


• Able to work in a team environment

Experience/Education

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in water / wastewater field. 


• Degree in sanitary, chemical, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering, public or business administration or other equivalent degree preferred.  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.


• Completion of management class (labor laws, people management, development plans, etc.)


• Must possess a valid state (of residence) driver’s license.


• Must possess system required operational license or the ability to obtain within one year


• State specific water treatment plant operator license

Travel Requirements

• Travel to various worksites

Work Environment

• Both office and field environment


• Must be physically able to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold, or other adverse weather conditions


• Must be physically able to work in confined space environments.


• Must be physically able to wear a respirator


• Must be physically able to remain alert and attentive to job requirements and co-workers

Specific Conditions

• Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times while in uniform or during working hours.        


• Maintain a courteous manner when speaking to customers and the general public.

Licenses/Certifications

• Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DSIII) Certification preferred.


• Class A Water Treatment License preferred.

Competencies

• Prioritizes & Role Models Safety


• Self-Awareness


• Develops Talent


• Plans, Aligns, & Directs


• Drives Engagement


• Decision Quality

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 he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

 

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