Budgeting, Business Development, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Corporate Policies, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Government Regulations, Industrial Relations, Leadership, Mechanical Maintenance, Operational Audit, Operations Management, Operations Processes, People Management, Pricing, Profit & Loss, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Development, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Workforce Management
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Job Title: Superintendent, Operations
Posting Start Date: 6/30/26
Job Description:
Primary Role
Supervises the day-to-day water and/or wastewater operations 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.
- Assures policies, procedures, programs and performance are adhered to ensure 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 areas.
- Support the Business Development function in the operational analysis pricing and integration of water and wastewater business opportunities in both the regulated and non-regulated markets.
- Supports managers 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.
- Working 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
- Mechanical/Maintenance background
- Computer skills
- Previous Leadership experience
- Relationship building; teamwork.
- Labor Relations
- Knowledge of the regulated water/wastewater business within the region and the regulations impacting the business as well as applicable regulations, requirements, and trends within water/wastewater business.
- Knowledge of company policies and procedures and management theories, practices, and trends.
- Expert knowledge of process and operational areas.
- Used to dealing with customers
Experience/Education/Certifications & Licenses
- Work experience in wastewater strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
- Two (2) years of previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Previous experience managing a Union workforce preferred.
- Class A Water / Class 2 WW preferred.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Previous Customer experience preferred.
Travel Requirements
- Role reports to 100 Atlantic Ave McKeesport PA 15132
- Local travel within service territory
Work Schedule/Environment
- Monday-Friday, 7am to 330pm
- Availability for on-call duties is required at all times, including weekends and holidays.
- Primarily required to report to the office, occasional remote work may be available.
- Some outdoor work required.
- Frequent exposure to chemical and waste odors
- Must be clean shaven at all times while on duty.
- Must be able to wear job required PPE
Competencies
Decision Quality
Develops Talent
Drives Engagement
Plans, Aligns, & Directs
Prioritizes & Role Models Safety
Self-Awareness
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American Water Works Co Inc