Supervisor, Operations – 106941-7893

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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.

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.

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 Waters 6,500 talented professionals leverage
their significant expertise and the companys 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
Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barrons 100 Most
Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental
Protection Agencys WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional
state, local and national recognitions.

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Illinois American Water is seeking an Operations Supervisor to
join our team in Granite City. In this role, you will oversee our
wastewater collections systems and daily efforts to repair and maintain
those assets. The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for the
management of three of our local systems, working with contractors, and
ensuring maintenance schedules are followed.

Primary Role

Supervises the day-to-day operations of wastewater distribution systems
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.
– Assure 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 are s.
– Support the Business Development function in the operational
analysis pricing and integration of 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 wastewater business and the regulations
impacting the business preferred.
– Knowledge of process and operational areas.