Field Operations Supervisor

American Water•Lexington, KY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Kentucky American Water is seeking an operational leader to join our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team in Lexington, KY . As a Field Operations Supervisor , you will manage, mentor, and support field crews with day-to-day operations. This role is vital in ensuring the integrity of our infrastructure, including routine and emergency maintenance, repairs, and installation of water utility assets throughout the service territory. The Field Operations Supervisor manages the day-to-day operations of water and/or wastewater plant(s), operations and/or distribution systems in accordance with Company policies and procedures and all applicable governmental laws and regulations. Please note that we are hiring for two (2) Field Operations Supervisor vacancies. #LI-BR1 #LI-Onsite

Requirements

Knowledge of the regulated water/wastewater business within the region and the regulations impacting the business as well as applicable regulations, requirements, and trends within water/wastewater business
Knowledge of company policies and procedures and management theories, practices, and trends
Expert knowledge of process and operational areas
3-5 years experience in supervising operational areas and operating units, and managing and meeting performance targets
2 year or 4 year degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline or equivalent
Valid state driver's license

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and controlling local construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations. (10%)
Establish a program that will ensure all EPA Partnership for Safe Water Goals will be met on a period-by-period basis. (10%)
Ensure local water and/or wastewater operations meet the required standards and are in compliance with regulatory targets (10%)
Supervise the implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability (10%)
Ensure that operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained. (10%)
Develop and direct cost effective solutions to meet customers’ expectations and technical requirements and to encourage best practice and innovation throughout all operational areas (10%)
Implement effective reporting processes.
Provide analysis and support to Production and/or Network Director 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.
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
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 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. (40%)