Superintendent, Field Operations

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.
• 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.
• Obtain 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.
• Support manager 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 water business and the regulations impacting the business.
• Knowledge of process and operational areas.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2-5 years experience in operations, preferably in water utilities

Schedule/Work Environment

• Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm
• On call every 3-4 weeks on a rotation schedule
• In Office and field environment on site visits