Summary:

The Manager of Distribution and Maintenance is responsible to plan and manage work associated with operating and maintaining a large-scale regional water distribution system. This includes coordination with peer Departments necessary to accomplish Company objectives. The position oversees water distribution operations, maintenance of piping systems, coordination with construction work, workforce planning and management, budget responsibility, and management of the Company’s Work Order system. Safety of the workforce, public and compliance with governing regulations and authorities is a key performance requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Responsible for the 24/7 maintenance and replacements as needed of main, services, hydrants, blow-offs, valves, regulator valves, curb boxes, and other distribution system appurtenances.
• Assign staff to assess and resolve issues with customer complaints of “no-water” and “Low pressure”.
• Assign staff to perform flushing of the distribution system as determined by other Departments and Work orders, and uni-directional flushing programs.
• Assist in draining, chlorinating and other water quality maintenance of water storage facilities as requested by other Departments.
• Ensuring assets are located and entered in the GIS system.
• Conduct regular meetings with assigned staff for Company updates, continuous improvement ideas, and otherwise share information in line with high performing culture initiatives.
• Interface with Customers to address problems, requests, and coordinate projects.
• Serve as the Company representative at community and township meetings, as well as with PennDOT for highway work. May be called upon to lead meetings or present at meetings.
• Coordinate with municipalities, contractors, developers and PennDOT for all new service and hydrant installations, including all related appurtenances.
• Manage the Company’s Work Order process for assigned area. Review status of Work Orders regularly and take action to ensure close-out per requirements, and reclassification if mis-coded.
• Assist in preparation of operating department budgets. Manage to budget for area assigned.
• Responsible to participate in local and regional emergency situations that may result in shutdowns or interruption of service to our customers.
• Must proficiently use Company software necessary after being trained.
• Implement Aqua safety policies and procedures. Review job sites and Company operating sites and equipment for safety compliance and act on deficiencies. Ensures Maintenance of Traffic controls are set up properly for work areas where traffic is involved by either ensuring assigned staff are trained and through periodic inspections of active work sites.
• Oversee the onboarding and training of new employees.,
• 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
• Performs other tasks or special duties as assigned.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL OR REGISTRATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Current Employees enrolled in Aqua PA’s Management Advancement Program (MAP) may be considered as defined in that program.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in water distribution system operations and capital improvement projects, including overseeing work related to this position’s duties
• Minimum of 5-years managing field labor team of at least 7 people, oversight of bargaining unit staff preferred
• PA Department of Environmental Protection Class E Distribution License or ability to achieve same within 12-months of job acceptance is required.
• Certification in Maintenance of Traffic / Flagging. If not certified, must obtain the same within six-month of start of employment.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Annual budget ranges from $2M to $4M, and include Expense and Capital related work

PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Exempt: Up to 4

Non-Exempt, Non-Union: Up to 3

Union (Direct and Indirect) Up to 30

REPORTING LEVEL: Area Director

WORK HOURS:

• Standard business work hours, Monday through Friday
• Respond to / attend periodic after-hour emergencies and/or meetings.
• Rotating On call assignments (24/7) to handle any problems that may arise.
• As needed for emergencies or other non-routine situations

Interested applicants can apply online through Aqua America’s Career page https://aquaamerica.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Aqua_America_Careers

or contact Human Resources at 1.877.271.9012.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, PA 19064: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Wastewater Treatment: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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