Operations Specialist
American Water

Job Info

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Requisition ID: 106965

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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 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.

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New Jersey American Water has an opening for an Operations Specialist to join our team in Plainfield, NJ. This field-based position will be responsible for ensuring utility asset information is collected and accurate. You will utilize GPS and GIS mapping equipment to locate existing assets and any new assets for construction projects.

Primary Role

The Operations Specialist provides a combination of administrative, analytical and technical support pertaining to routine day-to-day operations for a department or functional area.

Key Accountabilities

• Includes but is not limited to: research, scanning, cataloging, creating and maintaining spreadsheets; asset creation, deletion, and editing in MapCall/SAP, as well as the possibility of GIS editing within the ArcGIS environment.
• GPS point tracking, gathering, and processing within local service area.
• Drone piloting and GPR (ground penetrating radar) with GPS integration may be offered as work responsibilities assuming FAA Cert 107 and appropriate Safety Management Systems are met.
• Uses and maintains relational databases and other reporting tools to compile, calculate, track, report and clean-up data pertaining to various reoccurring processes which may include, but are not limited to, capital programs, field projects, work orders, regulatory compliance, and employee records.
• Analyzes and evaluates reports and/or prepare variances related to Asset Control department work processes which may include but are not limited to: business systems, regulatory requirements, capital expenditures, work orders, departmental and/or organizational performance, etc.
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Thorough knowledge of standard business practices and principles, including basic accounting and budgeting.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications including MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and email management systems (MS Outlook).
• Knowledge of water, wastewater and/or utility industry preferred
• Knowledge of SAP asset creation/editing a plus.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand site/utility plans preferred.
• Knowledge of GIS/GPS a preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, SAP, BlueBeam a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a meticulous manner to ensure records are clearly and accurately maintained.
• Demonstrated organization and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Experience locating underground assets.
• Willingness and flexibility to learn and increase knowledge in water and wastewater operations.
• Functional,/ Technical Skills, Learning on the Fly, Organizational Agility Problem Solving, Time Management.

Experience/Education

• Certifications & License
  • Certificate in Geographic Information Systems preferred, but not required.
• Experience using GIS/GPS required.
• Experience using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required. with post high school coursework in secretarial science, business, finance or accounting required; associates level degree in business, finance, accounting or engineering preferred.

Work Environment

• Indoor and outdoor environment.
• 80%-90% field work
• Ability to work in all elements of weather and in a standard office environment.

Hours/Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report,
• Ability to walk 5+ miles per day while carrying 5-10 pounds of equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Certifications/Training in Safety preferred.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk for long periods of time.
• Lift minimum 25lbs.
• Occasional hands-on work required.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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.

Nearest Major Market: New York City
Nearest Secondary Market: Newark

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