Sr Manager, Water Treatment / Production

Position Information: $101,760 - $170,050. The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This role is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. Compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education, and experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally

About the Role

The Senior Manager of Treatment will manage the personnel, capital resources, and business processes engaged in the functional area of Production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a team of front-line supervisory and technical staff engaged in production operations
• Implement training and development programs to ensure personnel obtain and maintain appropriate operator certifications from regulating agencies
• Manage union and/or non-union labor issues and participate in the collective bargaining process
• Monitor the financial performance of production operations to ensure business plan goals are met
• Direct the planning, acquisition, or construction of new and/or upgraded production facilities in accordance with approved CAPEX budget
• Implement and manage a preventative maintenance program for capital assets that provides OPEX savings and defers CAPEX spending, where possible
• Manage and monitor the effectiveness of security efforts at all production facilities, including the preparation of Vulnerability Assessments and Emergency Response Plans
• Implement processes to ensure adequate quantities of treated water meeting all regulatory standards are provided to customers at all times
• Oversee business processes to ensure American Water policies are followed, best practices are implemented, and internal/external reporting requirements are satisfied

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering-related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience in management of people, processes, technologies, and budgets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, with strong Excel knowledge
• Prior experience managing 20 or more direct or indirect reports (strongly preferred)
• Valid State-issued Driver’s License
• T3 Water license (required)
• T4 Water license (preferred)

Schedule

• 5 days in-office at 213 Carriage Ln, Delran, NJ 08075
• Must be able to travel for meetings
• On-call responsibilities

Skills

• Knowledge of the regulated water business and the regulations impacting the business
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures, and management theories, practices, and trends
• Expert knowledge of process and operational areas
• Ability to lead, motivate, and empower employees

Competencies

• Decision Quality
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Plans, Aligns, & Directs
• Prioritizes & Role Models Safety
• Self-Awareness