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American Water Works

Sr Superintendent, Production

American Water Works, Woodridge, Illinois, United States, 60517

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Sr Superintendent, Production

Responsible for supervising and managing the personnel, capital resources and business processes that are engaged in the functional area of production of water and/or wastewater operations. Key Accountabilities: Develop and support a team of front-line supervisory and hourly staff engaged in production operations Support and promote training and development activities to ensure that personnel obtain and maintain appropriate operator certifications from regulating agencies Resolve union and/or non-union labor issues, with the assistance of Human Resources Collect data to track the financial performance of production operations to ensure that business plan goals are met, within area of responsibility Oversees the construction of new and/or upgraded production facilities in accordance with approved CAPEX budget Implement a preventative maintenance program for capital assets that provides OPEX savings and defers CAPEX spending, where possible Monitor the effectiveness of security efforts at all water production and wastewater facilities, including assistance in the preparation of Vulnerability Assessments and Emergency Response Plans Implement work activities and systems to ensure that water production and wastewater treatment are meeting all regulatory standards Oversee operational and business processes to ensure that American Water policies are followed, best practices are implemented, and internal/external reporting requirements are satisfied Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of the regulated water and wastewater business and the regulations impacting the business Knowledge of company policies and procedures and management theories, practices, and trends Expert knowledge of process and operational areas Leadership, mechanical aptitude Experience/Education: Five (5) years of relevant supervisory experience preferred Bachelor's Degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline preferred High school diploma or equivalent Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver's license required Class A and/or Class 1 Operators license preferred Class B Operators license required Hours/Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday, day shift (onsite) Rotating on-call responsibility Work Environment: Production facilities/outside Travel Requirements: Local to Northern Division plants Competencies: Prioritizes & Role Models Safety Self-Awareness Develops Talent Plans, Aligns, & Directs Drives Engagement Decision Quality Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants 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: Chicago