Senior Operations Specialist, Inventory and Operations Support at American Water in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 107272



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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 Index for 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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Primary Role


This role is supporting Inventory and Capital Work at Scranton Wastewater. This role will assist production and field operations with inventory control and operations support. The percentage of time spent performing the key accountabilities of the job may vary based on the manager, departmental or functional unit needs.




Key Accountabilities

• Management of our critical spares in the treatment plant to ensure compliance and result in quality CAPEX expenditures
• Management of the MRP inventory to maintain tolerance with OPEX and CAPEX budgets
• Maintain part numbers and vendor contacts for equipment in the plant, pump stations, CSO tanks and collection system
• Issue Purchase orders for equipment and spare parts as they are consumed
• Organize and maintain inventory so we know where equipment is located
• Assist with collecting GPS points for capital projects
• Manage the restoration process and ensure projects are restored in a timely fashion reducing customer complaints
• Manage the Safety inventory, including PPE, ladder inspections, hoist inspections and confined space equipment
• City and state permits.
• New connection tracking.
• CSO reports (Combined Sewer Overfow)
• Compiling reports and analyzing data as necessary.
• Inventory level control for operations and collections, including MRP tasks, counts, and spot checks
• Assist in ordering process of materials (As A Backup Person)
• GIS points for emergency / planned repair projects
• As-built documentation in Mapcall
• Pave Cut Verification and tracking
• Job site observation / coordination assistance
• Attend / participate in jobsite meetings with contractors / utility owners
• Perform other duties as requested

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of Engineering concepts and their application: water system equipment water system operations, company policies and procedures and government safety and labor regulations.
• Strong knowledge of computers, in-depth knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications and other pertinent software
• Experience in engineering design, construction management and operations of waterworks facilities including distribution systems piping, tanks, pump stations, pressure reducing stations with related equipment, controls and SCADA systems, and data collection and leak detection technologies.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
• Effective problem solving skills

Experience/Education

• Two year (post secondary) technical degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in inventory control and operations support
• 3-5 years experience in inventory control and operations support is preferred.

Travel Requirements

• PA Driver's License required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
• Will drive to different site locations using work vehicle

Work Schedule

• This role is onsite from Monday- Friday, 7am - 3pm EST

Competencies


Champions safety


Collaborates


Cultivates innovation


Customer obsessed


Drives Results


Nimble learning



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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.




Nearest Major Market: Scranton

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