Requisition ID:  108094 

 

Share Our Purpose.  Be Yourself.  Feel Valued. 

 

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.  Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

 

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!  Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

 

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

 

 

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Primary Role

Responsible for various activities within Field Services to include acting in lead capacity for designated territory, ensuring the completion of leak reporting, R/W easement/river crossings inspections, miles of main line leak surveying, Non Revenue Water reporting, AQS Monitoring/Maintenance is in accordance with Company policies and procedures and all applicable governmental laws and regulations. May include specialized maintenance work on operating equipment and/or ongoing leak detection and/or valve and hydrant inspection program.

 

Key Accountabilities Provide input for preparing and controlling local NRW reporting and maintenance and preventive maintenance on acoustic equipment. Ensure response to leaks meet the required action time, has been reported and addressed to minimize impactful damage or hazards. Advise and/instruct company personnel on proper NRW reporting and maintenance procedures for acoustic equipment and systems. In charge of implementing strategic plans with Distribution/Production/Commercial departments in the reduction non-revenue water (NRW), accounted or unaccounted through DMA’s, acoustic equipment, fire service monitoring, etc. Assist with implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to ensure continuing and increasing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability. Ensure that operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained. Implement effective reporting processes. Provide analysis and support to Distribution/Production/Commercial/ NRW departments and/or Network 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.  Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; support. Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of the regulated water/wastewater business within the region and the regulations impacting the business as well as applicable regulations, requirements, and trends within water/wastewater business.

Knowledge of company policies and procedures and knowledge of process and operational areas.

Experience/Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent. College coursework in business, management, or related technical discipline through class or work experience preferred.

7-10 years’ experience in water/wastewater operations, maintenance operations and performing hands-on specialized maintenance work on acoustical equipment preferred. 

Must have the ability to learn and operate different types of computer applications for specialized leak detection/monitoring software and reporting programs that is pertinent to complete most daily task.

Competencies Champions safetyCustomer obsessedCultivates innovationNimble learningDrives ResultsCollaborates

 

 

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.