Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!
About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.
We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.
Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Supports Directors, Managers, and Supervisors with their environmental compliance responsibilities as they manage all aspects of drinking water and wastewater operations. Responsible for the tracking and implementation of compliance initiatives and programs that ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, and other environmental regulatory requirements. Serve as Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Track compliance with drinking water and wastewater requirements and assist the Operations Managers to implement programs and initiatives that help to achieve company targets and goals.
Perform facility audits to identify needed improvements to maintain compliance and improve operations. Meet with Managers and Supervisors to review the findings and create a schedule to address items in need of improvement.
Ensure internal compliance obligations are met and the compliance task tracking software is being utilizing appropriately and consistently. Prepare and perform training to assist operations as needed.
Review permits and assist operations to develop policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with the conditions of the permits.
Advise and assist engineering and operations department during various stages of project planning and design to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Assists with compliance reporting efforts associated with water, wastewater, waste, air, tanks, etc.
Identifies gaps in documentation or potential areas of non-compliance and recommend solutions.
Develop SOPs and perform regulatory training to various company departments.
Draft PN notices, advise operations of compliance responsibilities, and track regulatory deadlines.
Reviews and analyzes new and proposed environmental regulations and define potential impact to State operations.
Leads in the development of various types of plans including emergency response, drought contingency, hazardous algal bloom plans, etc. as various needs may arise.
Supports sampling plan development and revision, waiver/reduced monitoring requests, and sample scheduling as needed.
Participates in various professional organizations; attend seminars and training courses when necessary to maintain technical competency.
Responsible for adherence to all Aqua safety and health policies and procedures.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL OR REGISTRATION QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required. Study in environmental science, chemistry, water resources, biology, or a related field is preferred.2 years of experience in water/wastewater related environmental compliance preferredKnowledge or experience in the operations of water and wastewater treatment operations preferredExperience working with databases and computerized data management systems.Must have good computer skills including competency with MS Office Suite, with ability to learn SAP, LIMS, WIMS and other relevant software programs.Demonstrates strong organization, verbal, and written communication skills.Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
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