Senior Supervisor Water Quality & Environmental Compliance(Wastewater) at American Water in Charleston, West Virginia

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 106601



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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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West Virginia American Water is seeking a Full-Time Senior Supervisor, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance(Wastewater) This role will support the Wastewater functionality of the business! Do you have a Bachelor's Degree and an active state driver's license? Then this role is for YOU! APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration!





Primary Role


Implements the complex day to day management of personnel or multiple operations or programs to continually meet all applicable environmental regulations. Provides technical direction on water quality, treatment, permitting, and regulatory compliance issues. Implements Company policy on water quality and related environmental matters. This role will support the Wastewater functionality of the business.




Key Accountabilities

• Oversees plant and laboratory procedures for testing and sampling to ensure Company and regulatory requirements are met.
• Gives technical guidance to operations in dealing with water quality related issues.
• Recommends treatment and procedures for maintaining approved Water Quality.
• Ensure wastewater treatment and disposal activity is in accordance with regulatory permit conditions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulatory permits.
• Assists local, State, and Federal regulatory agencies during inspections.
• Responds (on-call) to Water Quality and environmental compliance problems, taking appropriate corrective action including documentation to advise management.
• Ensures that customer complaints or inquiries are properly addressed to attempt to resolve any issues. (50%)
• Assures that policies, programs, standards of performance and approved objectives related to water quality and environmental compliance are adhered to. (20%)
• Works with Operations staff for the procurement of treatment chemicals and receipt of chemical supplies to assure adequate supply along with monitoring equipment, chemical feeds, etc. to ensure standards are maintained.
• Supervises the training of plant operating staff and other water quality personnel in chemical handling practices and environmental initiatives. (10%)
• Supports water quality activities related to the Environmental Management Program to ensure compliance with applicable regulations are continually met. (10%)
• Plan, prepare and control the portion of the financial plan related to area of responsibility. (5%)
• Conduct special projects and prepare reports. (5%)

Knowledge/Skills

• Advanced knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment practice is required.
• Must have advanced knowledge of water quality and environmental regulations affecting the business.
• Must have strong familiarity with various water treatment technologies and instrumentation used in the business.
• Ability of analyze complex situations and propose viable solutions.
• Regulatory knowledge of proper lab analytical testing methods.
• Must understand principles of water and wastewater treatment and be able to troubleshoot systems.
  

Certifications and Licenses

• Active state driver's license required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.

Experience/Education

• Minimum four (4) years experience in water, wastewater, and/or laboratory operations.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Masters preferred.

Work Location

• This position can be based in any West Virginia reporting location.

Work Environment

• Laboratory Environment
• Travel required.

Competencies


Prioritizes & Role Models Safety


Self-Awareness


Develops Talent


Plans, Aligns, & Directs


Drives Engagement


Decision Quality



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based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.




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