Manager, Treatment

American Water•Bridgewater, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

American Water is currently seeking a Manager, Treatment in our Bridgewater, NJ location. The Manager, Treatment is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and oversight for water and/or wastewater treatment operations to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant production of drinking water and treatment of wastewater.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical discipline
10+ years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree or 16+ years’ experience without a bachelor’s degree in utility operations
3+ years’ experience leading, supervising, or coordinating operational teams in a regulated utility, municipal, or industrial environment
Experience managing compliance, safety, and operational performance objectives
Experience developing operating budgets and supporting capital investment programs
Comprehensive knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment processes, operations, and regulatory requirements
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and public health regulations governing treatment operations
Knowledge of utility operations, environmental compliance, public health standards, and asset management principles
Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, capital planning, and performance metrics
Working knowledge of labor relations, employee development, and workforce planning practices
Knowledge of emergency response, risk management, and business continuity principles
Leadership and employee development
Regulatory and environmental compliance management
Budgeting and financial management
Process optimization and problem-solving
Project coordination and capital improvement support
Effective written and verbal communication
Stakeholder and regulatory relationship management
Decision-making in fast-paced operational environments
State-issued Water Treatment and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator License appropriate for the system classification, or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe
Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Lead treatment operations to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and company standards
Provide leadership and development for supervisors, operators, and technical staff, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; monitor financial performance and implement strategies to achieve business plan objectives
Direct treatment process optimization initiatives to improve water quality, operational efficiency, resiliency, and cost effectiveness
Oversee maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle management programs for treatment facilities and critical infrastructure
Partner with Engineering, Water Quality, Distribution, Environmental Compliance, and other internal stakeholders to support capital improvement projects and operational priorities
Ensure effective emergency preparedness, security, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning for treatment facilities
Build productive relationships with regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and local government officials
Analyze operational, compliance, and performance data to identify trends and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities
Ensure adherence to company policies, labor agreements, safety requirements, and reporting obligations