Senior Supervisor Water Operations at New Jersey American Water in Shrewsbury, New Jersey

Job Description:

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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.

American Water is the best choice for your next role! With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information on American Water, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .

Primary Role

Supervises the day-to-day water operations of the Transmission & Distribution department in accordance with Company policies and procedures and all applicable governmental laws and regulations.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise and coordinate regional construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations.


• Assures policies, procedures, programs and performance are adhered to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.


• Train and develop personnel in proper operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained.


• Obtains all required permits, licenses, rights of way, etc. required for proper compliance.


• May be involved in customer service related issues. Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas. 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.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of the regulated water business and the regulations impacting the business.


• Knowledge of process and operational areas.

Experience/Education

• Bachelors or equivalent experience


• Minimum 2-5 years experience in operations.

Work Environment

• Indoor and outdoor environment. 24/7 operations


• on call responsibilities

Travel Requirements

• Local and occasional regional travel

Other

• NJDEP license preferred. Must possess valid drivers license.


• Certifications/Training in Safety preferred


• Physical/Cognitive Requirements:


• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk for long periods of time.


• Lift minimum 25lbs.


• Ocasional hands on work required.

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

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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.