Utility Superintendent

American Water•West Lafayette, IN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana American Water is seeking a strong utility leader to oversee our operations in West Lafayette, IN. The Utility Superintendent will manage multiple areas of the business including production, distribution, and customer service in the local service territory. This role is responsible for performing job observations, supporting and assisting the field with daily work, as well as working with internal and external partners. The Operations Superintendent directs the day-to-day management, development and operations of the facilities and personnel of the Company engaged in the functional area of water operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
Three (3) years managing operational areas and operating units, and managing and meeting performance targets

Nice To Haves

Distribution System Large (DSL) and/or WT3 license(s) preferred
Automatic Shut-Off (ASO) license preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in planning regional construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations
Lead the implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability
Ensure that operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained
Controls materials through the preparation and recommendation of economical and efficient programs to meet cost effective solutions to meet customers’ expectations and technical requirements and to encourage best practice and innovation throughout all operational areas
Involved in establishing and managing personal relationships and rapports with political, civic and key stakeholders within area of responsibility. Could interface with regulatory entities and represent company positions at regulatory proceedings and hearings
Execute effective reporting processes
Provide analysis and support to manager 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.
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
Supports manger to 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
Work collaboratively with other functional leads to mitigate business risks
Involved in establishing and managing personal relationships and rapports with political, civic and key stakeholders within area of responsibility. Could interface with regulatory entities and represent company positions at regulatory proceedings and hearings