and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds.
American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. 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 Water Sense - Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit and join American Water on Linked In , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram. We were awarded ownership and a 50-year contract for the operations and maintenance of the water and wastewater treatment facilities and distribution and collection systems at Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Our responsibilities include system capital investment, regulatory and environmental compliance, planning, asset recapitalization, and long term operations and maintenance. The water and wastewater systems at Fort Sill serve a population of 71,000. We are looking for a dynamic environmental health and safety professional - apply now for immediate consideration! Primary Role Responsible for ensuring compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and requirements at the facility.
In addition, this technical position will provide trouble shooting and corrective action support to the project operations, maintenance and capital staff. Key Accountabilities Implement, document and provide training on the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety Policies as well as any applicable OSHA requirements. Provide assistance in auditing and ensuring compliance with facility's Load Program, enter work orders into the CMMS utilization of and execution of the CATF program, as well as all site environmental plans. Observe, document, train and provide feedback to MSG staff and third-party vendors as well as contractors performing work at the facility.
Lead all near miss and actual EH&S incidents and accidents analysis and corrective/preventative measures. Perform required H&S inspections, JSO's and OBA's. Routinely perform audits in EH&S areas of maintenance, water and wastewater facilities for regulatory and company policy compliance, prepare audit findings and ensure closure/corrective actions. Assist in the preparation of all permit applications, preparation of regulatory reports, provide monthly EH&S and Compliance reporting.
Provide support, sample validation reports, Lab QA/QC documentation, and interact/reporting (as necessary) with regulatory agencies (approved by manager). Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills Interact with colleagues, direct reports, governmental agencies, consultants, contractors, and the general public. Computer literacy. Competent word processing a spreadsheet programs, and computerized maintenance management systems and process control software. Broad working knowledge of Federal Clean Water Act, NPDES requirements, OSHA standards both 1910 General Industry and 1926 Construction, Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Air Act, FAR requirements, and other federal, state and local regulations that affect AWE-MSG project operations.
Solid knowledge related to EH&S Compliance management of water and wastewater systems and processes. Knowledge of company procedures, policies, and operations. Knowledge of quality control systems and compliance standards. Knowledge of laboratory processes, procedures and requirements relevant to the water and/or wastewater industry. Knowledge of DOT and SHA practices/policies. Experience/Education High School Diploma or GED is required.
Degree in environmental engineering, chemistry, biology or environmental science, business administration, or other related field is preferred - Applicable EH&S qualifying experience or training will be considered. Minimum of 5 years' experience in water/wastewater industry or related field. Minimum of 1-year experience in water and wastewater industry compliance for environmental, health and safety programs. Work Environment Office/Field 30/70. In addition to American Water's pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.
Certifications and Licenses Industry related EH&S certifications, water and/or wastewater license an advantage. Must possess a valid state driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check. Travel Requirements 5% Competencies Champions safety Collaborates Cultivates innovation Customer obsessed Drives Results Nimble learning 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, interactionual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they arean individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
