Inspector

2 weeks ago

Short Hills, United States American Water Full time
Requisition ID: 106918

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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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Primary Role

The Inspector may be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capability of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training.

Key Accountabilities

  • Performs distribution system tests including, but not limited to, fire flows, customer service lines, and pressure losses. Locates company facilities, and in accord with the Underground Facility Program, marks-out company facilities and initiates requests to mark-out other utilities' facilities. Raises to grade company facilities such as, but not limited to, meter hoods, tiles and covers, and curb and valve boxes. Operates and repairs company facilities such as, but not limited to, fire hydrants and distribution system valves.
  • As directed by the Company, inspect the installation of water mains, valves, fittings, fire hydrants, and services to insure the facilities are installed in accord with Company policies, procedures, and contracts. Coordinates, monitors, and controls the safe and efficient utilization of company equipment and assigned personnel. Locates, accesses, operates, and/or repairs company facilities such as, but not limited to, mains, hydrants, blow-offs, services, curb stops, shutoff valves, and plumbing fixtures. Investigates and diagnoses hydraulic variations that may adversely impact system operations and customer service, and initiates corrective action.
  • Completes house-to-house connections at customers' accounts to maintain service.
  • Completes the installation of facilities including, but not limited to, water services, main extensions, fire hydrants, valves, and blow-offs. Collects and evaluates water samples, as directed, in accord with established water quality practices. Transports materials to and from facilities and/or job sites. Prepares company facilities for adverse weather conditions. Restores service to frozen company facilities, as required. Records pertinent data and maintains accurate records. Responds to inquiries accurately and professionally and, when necessary, involves the appropriate individuals to resolve customer and company-related issues and to achieve the highest level of customer service in all areas of responsibility.
  • Reports conditions in the field that may adversely impact customer service or the public safety, as well as conditions that may result in damage to company facilities. Conducts water loss audits including, but not limited to, pipe and fixture inspections and usage patterns at customers' accounts. Inspects and tests cross-connection control prevention devices and backflow prevention devices. Obtains and records meter readings to ensure accurate billing of customers' accounts within established timeframes.
  • As directed by the company, performs and/or assists in the performance of any field services and/or production department work based on the employee's skill and qualifications to perform the work required, as well as the employee's ability to meet the applicable physical requirements. May be assigned to perform responsibilities either individually or in conjunction with other employees and may also be assigned to direct other employees in various work assignments.
Knowledge/Skills
  • Must possess geographical knowledge of the Company's service area and distribution system, as well as an understanding of gradients, piping networks, basic fluid and flow principles, and basis electrical theory and related safety practices.
  • Capable of interpreting diagrams, blueprints, schematics and maps and possess a working knowledge of cross-connection control and reduced pressure zone backflow prevention.
  • Working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and safety practices, as well as federal regulations regarding confined spaces, trenching and shoring, and Competent Person.
  • Knowledge of various materials utilized in the transmission and distribution system and an ability to properly and safely make necessary taps, restraints, and repairs to ensure the integrity of the transmission and distribution system.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the contracts covering the installation of water mains, valves, fittings, fire hydrants and services to ensure that facilities are installed in accord with the Framework Pipeline contract.
  • The individual must be capable of operating Company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assigned responsibilities and must a possess a valid Driver's License, and a Class A Commercial Drivers' License with appropriate endorsements.
  • The individual must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements of Inspector.
  • The individual must be detail-oriented and capable of preparing and maintaining accurate records and documents.
Experience/Education
  • Minimum of five years of experience as a Utility Mechanic II.
  • The individual will also be encouraged to attain and maintain a W-2 License in accord with the educational and operational criteria established by the State of New Jersey.
Certifications & Licenses
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License and a Commercial Drivers' License with appropriate endorsements.


Competencies

Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates

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