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Job Title: Supervisor, Field Operations
Posting Start Date: 8/4/26
Job Description:
Primary Role
Manages the day-to-day operations of water and/or wastewater plant(s), operations and/or distribution systems in accordance with Company policies and procedures and all applicable governmental laws and regulations.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist with preparing and controlling local construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations.
- Establish a program that will ensure all EPA Partnership for Safe Water Goals will be met on a period-by-period basis.
- Ensure local water and/or wastewater operations meet the required standards and are in compliance with regulatory targets.
- Supervise 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.
- Develop and direct cost effective solutions to meet customers' expectations and technical requirements and to encourage best practice and innovation throughout all operational areas.
- Implement effective reporting processes. Provide analysis and support to Production and/or Network Director 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Work collaboratively with other functional leads to mitigate business risks. Implement effective communications at all levels of our operations.
- Provide effective leadership that will enhance our abilities to be flexible to changing business environments.
- Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business.
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 management theories, practices, and trends, expert knowledge of process and operational areas.
Experience/Education
- 2 year or 4 year degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline or equivalent.
- 3-5 years experience in supervising operational areas and operating units, and managing and meeting performance targets preferrably in the water/wastewater industry or utilities sector.
Schedule
- Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm
- On call responsibilities one week a month
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Competencies
Manages Complexity
Ensures Accountability
Directs Work
Develops Talent
Builds Effective Teams
Balances Stakeholders
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