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American Water Works Company Inc. is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, we provide safe, clean, reliable, and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations.

We are a company that values diversity and inclusion, and we believe that having a diverse workforce makes us stronger and more successful. We are committed to providing excellent customer service and to being a good corporate citizen.

We are seeking an Operations Specialist to join our team. The Operations Specialist will provide operational, administrative, analytical, and technical support to the Field and Production departments. This role may include assisting supervision with scheduling work, briefing employees, completing tasks, communicating with other departments, safety, assisting team members, handling customer inquiries, etc.

• Coordinate or review operations processes and practices and assist in developing tactical plans for the team.
• Receive and distribute operational workflow requests and work orders.
• Enter data and perform analysis in information systems.
• Schedule daily operational work based on priority outlined by operations leadership using work management system.
• Respond to customer inquiries, which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from operations leadership, speaking with customers, and explaining company processes.
• Prepare, analyze, and evaluate reports on a wide variety of items, including variances related to specific department work processes, regulatory requirements, budgets, capital expenditures, work orders, departmental, and/or organizational performance, etc.
• Provide general administrative support for day-to-day managerial and departmental needs and special projects, which may include, but are not limited to, composing correspondence, obtaining permits, preparing and distributing meeting minutes, processing purchasing card and fleet-related expenses, initiating purchasing transactions, document preparation, etc.
• Work collaboratively with other functions to optimize business performance and customer satisfaction.
• Reinforce leadership activities and decisions.
• Contribute to effective communication and culture by listening and providing feedback, supporting an open and honest work environment, and cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to employees.
• Assist with training and development, knowledge transfer, instilling safe work practices, regulatory, and environmental compliance activities.
• Audit work zones and operations facilities for safety, security, environmental compliance, productivity, and efficiency.
• Perform activities to monitor and maintain inventory control, evaluate inventory levels, and reorder as necessary. May perform receiving, stocking, distributing, and packing in addition to inventory control.
• Maintain inventory records and prepare reports.
• May work with vendors to resolve routine supply and distribution discrepancies.

• Demonstrated organization ability and administrative skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize tasks. Effective problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Knowledge of water or relevant utility industry operations, water and/or wastewater distribution regulations, water system equipment, water system operations, piping, tanks, pump stations, construction practices, engineering concepts, company policies, and procedures, and effective safety practices.
• Thorough understanding of standard business practices and principles, including basic accounting and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of computers, in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications, and other pertinent software.
• Understanding of collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Minimum 2 years overall operations experience, such as performing troubleshooting or repairs on water and wastewater distribution systems; meter reading and meter operations; installation or repair of pipe, valves, and hydrants; and operating tools and equipment used in operations tasks.
• Other helpful experience includes: water system engineering concepts, construction management, operation of waterworks facilities, including distribution systems piping, tanks, pump stations, pressure-reducing stations with related equipment, controls, and SCADA systems, data collection, and leak detection technologies.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Associates level degree in business or related field of study preferred.
• Distribution and relevant State licenses preferred.
• Driver's license required.

• Indoor and outdoor work required.
• Work hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:30.

• Local and occasional regional travel may be needed.