Sr. Supervisor, Operations

3 weeks ago

Woodridge IL United States American Water Full time
Requisition ID: 106898

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.

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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 is seeking a dedicated wastewater professional to join our team in Woodridge, IL. As the Sr. Supervisor of Operations, you will be responsible for managing a team of wastewater operators and our production facilities. You will oversee the plants and coordinate day-to-day operational tasks with the operators, our water quality team, and engineering department. The Sr. Supervisor of Operations will participate in ordering equipment, capital projects, as well as regulatory reporting.

Primary Role

Managing wastewater treatment production facility/facilities ensuring cost-effective, high-quality customer service and operational integrity. Responsibilities include managing plant personnel, capital resources, business processes that are engaged in the functional area of water and wastewater operations in accordance with company policies, procedures, all applicable governmental laws, and water and wastewater operations.

Key Accountabilities

  • Establish, maintain, and continuously improve the health and safety culture within production environment.
  • Create an environment of accountability and implement high performance safety programs, including the provision of resources, time, equipment, and training.
  • Works with approved contractors in the operation area verifying, work product, safety, compliance, and order completions.
  • Lead, motivate and develop staff in assigned operation area.
  • Communicate a shared vision, empower staff, and champion safety and diversity.
  • Resolve union and/or non-union labor issues, with the assistance from Human Resources.
  • Drive performance by linking business unit objectives to company goals and values.
  • Build shared commitment to improving business performance.
  • Develop both individual and team capabilities in union environments.
  • Provide operational input to annual business plans, control O&M/capital budgets for responsible area to ensure that operation and financial targets are met.
  • Ensure that operational integrity is maintained, including environmental and regulatory compliance.
  • Implement work activities and systems to ensure a high level of priority is placed on ensuring our water and wastewater treatment is always meeting or exceeding all regulatory standards as well as customer expectations.
  • Manage operational and business processes to ensure that American Water policies are followed, best practices are implemented, and internal/external reporting requirements are satisfied.

    Knowledge/Skills

    • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
    • Effectively empowers others by sharing ownership and visibility.
    • Demonstrate empathetic leadership with integrity.
    • Extensive knowledge of the regulated water utility business and its operations.
    • Knowledge of the applicable regulations, requirements and trends impacting water and wastewater utilities .
    • Thorough understanding of standard business practices and principles.
    • Strong knowledge of computers, in-depth knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications and other pertinent software.
    • Electrical / Mechanical knowledge preferred.
    • Leadership in a union environment preferred.

      Experience/Education

      • Minimum 2-5 years of leadership experience at a wastewater treatment facility .
      • Four-year undergraduate degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline preferred.

        Certifications & Licenses

        Minimum Requirement:
        • Valid Driver's License

          Preferred:
          • Class I Wastewater Treatment license preferred
          • Chief Operator Certification
          • Safety Certifications / Training

            Hours/Schedule

            • Full-time
            • Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
            • On-call responsibility

              Work Environment

              • Indoor and outdoor environment.
              • 24/7 operation.
              • Must be able to sit, stand, bend and walk for long periods of time.

                Travel Requirements

                • Local and occasional regional travel.

                  Competencies

                  Champions safety

                  Customer obsessed

                  Cultivates innovation

                  Nimble learning

                  Drives Results

                  Collaborates

                  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.

                  Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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