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In September of 2019, American Water was awarded a 50-year contract to privatize the water and wastewater utilities of U.S. Army Garrison West Point, New York. Our responsibilities include system capital investment, regulatory and environmental compliance, planning, asset recapitalization, and long term operations and maintenance.
We will provide the water supply, treatment, storage, and distribution serving the installation’s 4,000 cadets, 580 academic staff, and other visitors. The U.S. Army Garrison West Point water system includes both the Stony Lonesome and Lusk Water Treatment Plants and the Lusk Reservoir, nearly 400,000 linear feet of water pipe, over 200 hydrants, 1,000 valves, and 12 tanks. The wastewater treatment and collection system and includes approximately 200,000 linear feet of pipe, 1000 manholes, and 6 lift stations, and wastewater treatment plants at Camp Buckner and Target Hill.
Primary Role
Responsible for all activities involving the operations and maintenance of the wastewater facilities and appurtenances
Supervisory responsibilities for employees
Develops processes for daily staff work functions, oversees use of operational and maintenance information
Leads implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety programs
Key Accountabilities
Schedules, coordinates and provides field supervision of staff involved in operational and maintenance activities of wastewater facilities and appurtenances
Provide for the training of assigned personnel in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and safety practices
Orders materials and supplies for routine operations, and preventative and emergency maintenance
Maintains records and prepares reports.
Assist in the development of departmental standard operating procedures and emergency response plans and procedures
Performs other related functions as assigned
Conducts performance evaluations of assigned subordinate personnel.
Participates in hiring, and disciplinary actions of assigned subordinate personnel in accordance with company policies
Follows Company Environmental, Health and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions to supervision immediately
Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of techniques, equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in operations, maintenance, construction, and mechanical repair of wastewater facilities and appurtenances
Knowledge of health and safety regulations
Able to perform routine maintenance and servicing standardized wastewater process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing
Able to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed
Able to communicate effectively will all levels of the organization
Computer literate; MS Word, MS Excel, GIS and CMMS systems
Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position
Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, and coordinate work within assigned work area
Able to respond to emergencies
Able to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, customers, and the general public
Able to work in a team environment
Experience/Education
Minimum of 6 years of experience in water / wastewater field.
Must possess NYS 3A Wastewater operational license or the ability to obtain within one year.
Bachelors degree in related field preferred. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.
Must possess a valid state (of residence) driver’s license.
Travel Requirements
Travel to various worksites within the West Point wastewater systems
Work Environment
Both office and field environment
Must be physically able to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold, or other adverse weather conditions
Must be physically able to work in confined space environments.
Must be physically able to wear a respirator
Must be physically able to remain alert and attentive to job requirements and co-workers
Specific Conditions
Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times while in uniform or during working hours.
Maintain a courteous manner when speaking to customers and the general public.
Competencies
Drives Safety Culture
Drives Vision & Purpose
Strategic & Learning Agility
Political & Organizational Savvy
Builds Effective Teams & Network
Situational Adaptability
Persuades
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