Plant Supervisor

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities.  If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. 

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua America? We have an excellent opportunity for a Plant Supervisor for the Shenango Valley Division under the direction of the Western Area, Plant Manager. The Plant Supervisor will be responsible for the assigned water and wastewater facilities' operation, maintenance, staffing, safety, budgeting, business, and employee performance.  Water facilities include well stations, water treatment plants and equipment, water mains, valves, fire hydrants, service lines, meters, and any other present or future water system and distribution system assets owned and/or operated by Aqua Pennsylvania serving communities in the assigned division. Wastewater facilities include wastewater plants and equipment as well as collection system components, including lift stations, manholes, and equalization basins owned and/or operated by Aqua Pennsylvania in the communities that the division serves.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervises a team that includes facility operators, seasonal employees, and contractors while focusing on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Interviews, hires, establishes high-performance standards, and manages performance following all applicable HR policies and procedures. Oversee the onboarding and training of new employees.

• Conduct regular meetings with assigned staff for Company updates, continuous improvement ideas, and otherwise share information in line with high-performing culture initiatives.
• Manage the Company’s Work Order process for the assigned division. Review the status of Work Orders regularly and take action to ensure close-out per requirements and reclassification if miscoded.
• Implement Aqua safety policies and procedures.  Review job sites and Company operating sites and equipment for safety compliance and act on deficiencies.
• Establishes and implements training programs for staff to ensure continued competency in assigned roles.
• Performs performance reviews and performance management of staff.  Reviews six-month probationary evaluations for operations personnel.
• Process invoices, purchase requisitions, and other accounting controls to ensure compliance with budgets and work processes.
• Supervises the operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the Treasure Lake water and wastewater systems. Investigates system upsets, determine corrective action, and directs the operational staff in their required responses.
• Monitors and maintains materials inventory of required equipment (parts, tools, chemicals, etc.).
• Coordinate with other operational groups to share resources to meet work demands.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the systems’ assets for both employee and contracted work, including replacement, relocations, and repairs of system appurtenances. Ensures that all activities are completed in accordance with company and regulatory agency standards.
• Responsible for the operations budget and assists the engineering department