Treatment Manager

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team

About Essential Utilities
- Essential Utilities, Inc.

delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the

Aqua

(water and wastewater services) and the

Peoples

and

Delta

(natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

The Manager of Treatment manages the activities of the Treatment Department and is responsible for water and wastewater treatment optimization to ensure that all finished drinking water and wastewater effluent is treated sufficiently to comply with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The position will interface with Aqua PA management and staff in the Departments of water production, water distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, laboratory, water quality, compliance, and engineering. Provides technical guidance and advice on drinking water and wastewater quality issues, including future regulations, that may affect utility operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage special projects and pilot studies for water and wastewater treatment, which includes provision of technical support services for the organization. Development of specifications for standard operating procedures, raw materials, testing/analysis, and treatment supplies.
- Obtains, reviews, analyzes and interprets water quality data and prepares reports and recommendations based on findings; identifies, recommends, and ensures implementation of practices required to determine and/or improve water quality delivered to customers.
- Directly responsible for the optimal utilization of resources within the department, along with the development and implementation of effective operating methods and procedures. Ensure all essential records are prepared and maintained, and applicable state and local reporting requirements are satisfied for water and wastewater compliance.
- Researches and reviews current and developing federal, state, and local water quality laws, regulations, and programs to determine potential impact on potable and wastewater systems.
- Assists with the preparation of capital and operating budgets and function as a key internal control for one or more of the company’s financial reporting process.
- Manage the hiring, training and development, and performance management process for personnel.
- Provides training of personnel involved in water/wastewater treatment activities as well as technical guidance to operations units on water quality issues.
- Responsible for of all chemicals for area of responsibility in addition to working with Purchasing Department for purchasing chemicals on a national level.
- Performs other assignments as required.
- Responds to after-hour emergencies and meetings as needed.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:
BA/BS Degree required. Preferred fields of study include Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Public Health or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.

5 - 7 years of related experience preferred.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to monitor and recommend treatment strategies
- Ability to manage a team to solve complex problems
- Knowledge of a variety of water and wastewater treatment technologies
- Knowledge of state and federal water and wastewater rules and regulations
- Skilled in water and wastewater sampling and basic analytical procedures
- A demonstrated ability to foster relationships, communication skills, and technical engagement to implement strategic improvements in utility operations.

Professional Certification and Licenses
- Must possess (or obtain via reciprocity) and maintain a valid Class A and Class E Water Treatment Plant Operators License with all applicable subclasses or be able to obtain a license within a reasonable amount of time.

General Job Requirements
- Valid PA Driver’s license
- Proficient in MS Office - Excel, Word, Power