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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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Illinois American Water has a leadership opportuntiy available for a
Sr. Superintendent of Operations over our Central Division in
Alton, IL. This position will oversee our water and wastewater
distribution systems and split time between our facilities in
Jerseyville and Godfrey, IL. Job responsibilities offer variety and
include performing job observations, ensuring teams have the required
tools and resources for the job, involvement in capital improvement
projects, and building relationships with public works personnel and
local municipalities.
Primary Role
Responsible for directing the day-to-day management, development and
operation of the distribution and metering of water and/or wastewater
collections operations for the Company.
Key Accountabilities
Prepare and control local construction, operations, and maintenance
within established budget limitations.
Be the lead in establishing and managing personal relationships and
rapports with political, civic, and key stakeholders within area of
responsibility.
Be interface with regulatory entities and represent company positions as
regulatory proceedings and hearings.
Ensure local water and/or wastewater operations meet the required
standards and are in compliance with regulatory targets.
Manage the implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to
ensure the continuing and incr asing operational efficiency,
effectiveness, and profitability.
Ensure that operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability,
health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained.
Develop and direct cost-effective solutions to meet customers\'
expectations and technical requirements and to encourage best practice
and innovation throughout all operational areas.
Implement effective reporting processes.
Provide analysis and support to Senior Manager with information required
for various reports, budgets, and business plans.
Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees,
including idea generation, within respective functional areas.
Support local operational managers in ensuring 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.
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.
Work collaboratively with other functional leads to mitig
