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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise facility operators, seasonal staff, and contractors, focusing on safety and compliance.
• Interview, hire, and train new employees; conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.
• Manage work orders, budgets, invoices, and purchase requisitions.
• Oversee operations and maintenance of water systems, including regulatory compliance and corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate resources across operational groups.
• Partner with engineering and external agencies for construction projects and regulatory matters.
• Track compliance activities and maintain operational databases.
• Stay updated on regulations and recommend operational changes as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in business, engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-years' experience in water utility operations; supervisory experience preferred.
• Must obtain Pennsylvania DEP Water Operator certifications within an agreed timeframe.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of water infrastructure and safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Team-oriented and able to work under pressure.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to various environmental and operational hazards.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Travel up to 50% of work time; on-call and after-hours availability required.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.