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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 $30 to $34 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 Indexfor 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.

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Primary Role

To lead the operations functional areas (safety, water quality, field operations, production and maintenance, and business performance) within the state of Illinois, and direct cost-effective, high-quality customer service and operational integrity

Key Accountabilities

• Develop operations strategies and direct and manage the water quality, field operations, production and maintenance for water and wastewater operations within the state. Implement best operating practices to promote continuous improvement, innovation, and excellent customer service.


• Ensure that operational integrity is maintained, including regulatory compliance in all facilities.


• Provide strategic and operational input to annual business plans, control budgets for responsible areas, and ensure that operational and financial targets are met or exceeded.


• Lead, motivate and develop staff in assigned operations areas.


• Build shared commitment to improving business performance and develop both individual and team capabilities.


• Drive performance by linking business units' objectives to company goals and values.


• Communicate a shared vision, energize, and empower staff, and champion diversity.


• Work with the state president and engineering staff to develop the strategy and priorities for capital investment programs and drive the effective implementation of such programs.


• Support the business development function within the state.


• Assist in due diligence and operational analysis and ensure effective integration and performance of acquisitions and contract operations.


• Support and assist the state president in maintaining and enhancing such relationships state-wide.

Knowledge/Skills

• Extensive knowledge of the regulated water and wastewater utility business and its operations.


• Knowledge of the applicable regulations, requirements and trends impacting the water and wastewater business, both regulated and nonregulated, as it exists throughout American Water locations and areas of new business opportunities.


• Knowledge of the assessment of operating practices and the establishment of best practices

Experience/Education

• Demonstrated experience in leading, motivating and empowering employees to effect positive change and improve business performance.


• At least ten years' experience successfully managing operational areas in multiple locations with represented employees.


• Experience in establishing, meeting or exceeding organizational performance targets


• Bachelor's degree in operational discipline, management or related discipline preferred.


• Master's degree preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% travel throughout the state.

Competencies

Drives Safety Culture

Drives Vision & Purpose

Strategic & Learning Agility

Political & Organizational Savvy

Builds Effective Teams & Network

Situational Adaptability

Persuades

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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.