Manager, Wastewater Operations

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America - a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The Operations Manager (Wastewater) performs water/wastewater and environmental resources utility planning, and general utility operations and maintenance oversight work for the Company. Duties include daily planning of operation and maintenance activities of a wide variety of utility assets as well as direct oversight of utility daily staffing and contractor functions, routine reporting of general operating conditions and utility asset performance, hydraulic analysis, and preliminary design assists with plan review and construction implementation. This position provides technical assistance and administration regarding operational issues to staff, outside consultants, developers, regulatory agencies, commissions, and City Councils.

This position may assist in the management of consulting and construction contracts, as well as development and implementation of water quality and quantity monitoring programs. Proficiency of environmental water and wastewater related mathematics, electrical and hydraulic energy analysis, safety and regulatory regulation is preferred. This position is directly responsible for the health and wellbeing of departmental staff as well as the safety and security of the company owned utility assets, and is directly responsible for the training and development of departmental staff regarding company sponsored policy, programs and protocols.

Accountabilities

• Assesses operation related utility technical reports by reading reports, analyzing data, researching similar documentation/reports and writing reports with recommendations.
• Provides technical support and resolves field or administrative problems through field visits to make observations, interpreting construction drawings or specifications, analyzing issues and implications of resolution, and conveying solutions to personnel.
• Has responsibility for capital improvement budgetary recommendations to the Director and/or General Management. Monitors progress toward fiscal objectives and adjusts plans as necessary to reach them.
• Coordinates projects with staff, developers, and consultants by attending meetings, understanding and projecting the Company or departments position, recording other partys perception, and presenting information to Company.
• Supervises staff by directing engineers and inspectors to resolve field issues, providing direction, and evaluating staff.
• Developes and manages project budgets, schedules and resources utilizing generaly accepted project management prinipals including electronic data collection.
• Manages and maintains project filing, Operations systems and tools of a technical nature including manual and electronic data bases, hydraulic modeling, electronic drawing formats.

Education and Experience

• Work requires specialized knowledge of water and wastewater treatment principles and practices of a professional or technical level. Work requires professional level knowledge of construction materials and methods as related to utility improvements.
• A discipline equivalent to Operations Manager may be acquired as a Bachelor's degree-level of study, an operations certification in the applicable State certification, a combination of in-field related management experience, or a combination there of may be accepted and is preferred.
• Over ten years experience in water and wastewater utility development or a related field. Five years of supervisory experience is also required.
• Valid Arizona Operator's Driver's License, Professional Operator certifications of the applicable state of operation equivalentt to the highest level of certification required for the utility.
• Work requires the ability to read and understand technical reports, technical maps and drawings, research papers, local code and ordiances, construction plans and specifications, state statutes and federal laws, correspondences and legal documents, property legal descriptions at a college level.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization-it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. Its where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how well make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each persons unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.