Superintendent / Supervisor - Transmission & Distribution

Veolia Environnement SA • West Nyack, NY

6h • $92,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Position Purpose:
Responsible for the overall planning, supervision, and management of the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) department including construction, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution system and company facilities. Ensures safe, reliable, regulatory-compliant service while delivering strong customer experience, operational efficiency, financial performance, and employee development.
Provides both field leadership and departmental management oversight including scheduling, crew supervision, emergency response, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 5–10 years water utility or construction/maintenance experience.
• Progressive supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Water distribution systems operations and construction expertise.
• Blueprint and map interpretation.
• Leadership, decision-making, and planning ability.
• Budgeting and business acumen.
• Regulatory and safety compliance knowledge.
• Communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to multitask and operate under pressure.
• Must be available for emergency response and extended hours.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred (engineering, business, or related field).
• Experience in unionized environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance, installation, and repair projects.
• Assign crews based on job requirements and workforce capability.
• Supervise and inspect construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Oversee emergent and after-hours work and participate in emergency callout rotation.
• Conduct field investigations and site inspections for complaints and planned projects.
• Monitor contractor work quality, materials usage, and compliance.
• Oversee mark-out contractor field operations and billing.
• Maintain T&D facilities, shop areas, yards, and fleet equipment.
• Support investigation and repair activities on a 24-hour emergency basis.
• Act as departmental safety leader and conduct safety inspections.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, water quality, and safety regulations.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain required documentation, recordkeeping, and permits.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Promote safety culture and safe work practices.
• Directly supervise staff and oversee union workforce operations.
• Evaluate crew productivity and efficiency.
• Train, coach, and develop employees.
• Maintain labor relations and effective communication with bargaining units.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and performance expectations.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and customer service focus.
• Prepare and execute operating and capital plans.
• Manage departmental financial performance and coding of expenses.
• Establish and maintain inventory levels and materials control.
• Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Track and reduce non-revenue water (NRW).
• Support operational forecasting, analytics, and continuous improvement.
• Respond to residential, commercial, and municipal customer issues.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, and internal departments.
• Ensure reliable service delivery and superior customer experience.
• Represent department during emergencies and public interactions.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED