Superintendent, Treatment

Title: Superintendent, Treatment

Location: Short Hills, NJ, US, 7078

Requisition ID:  110276 

Job Description:

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.  Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, 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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.  American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.

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Job Title:  Superintendent, Treatment

Posting Start Date:  8/19/26

Job Description: 

Position Information

$70,690 to $118,100

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! 

Primary Role

This role will be responsible for supervising front-line personnel and implementing operational processes that are engaged in the functional area of production for water operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise a team of front-line staff engaged in production operations.
• Schedule training and development activities to ensure that personnel obtain and maintain appropriate operator certifications from regulating agencies.
• Participate in the resolution of union and/or non-union labor issues.
• Coordinates the construction of new and/or upgraded production facilities in accordance with approved CAPEX budget.
• Implement a preventative maintenance program for capital assets that provides OPEX savings and defers CAPEX spending, where possible.
• Day-to-day implementation of security efforts at all production facilities.
• Supervise daily activities to ensure that adequate quantities of treated water meeting all regulatory standards are provided to customers at all times.
• Supervise operational and business processes to ensure that American Water policies are followed, best practices are implemented, and internal/external reporting requirements are satisfied.
• Responsible for compliance with regularity programs including TCPA, DPCC, etc.
• Treatment Chemical management, including monitoring chemical storage and ordering deliveries.

Knowledge/Skills

• Previous knowledge of the regulated water business and the regulations impacting the business.
• Previous knowledge of company policies and procedures, practices, and trends.
• Previous knowledge of process and operational areas.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office. Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience in field. 
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Previous experience managing a Union workforce is preferred. 

Travel Requirements

• Role will be 4 days in office/ 1 day Remote.
• Must be able to report to our Short Hills, NJ office.
• Must be able to travel for meetings.

Work Environment

• Office environment with occasional outdoor work and visits to treatment plants or system facilities.
• On-call responsibility. 
• Must be for available for weekends and holidays.

Competencies

Manages Complexity

Ensures Accountability

Directs Work

Develops Talent

Builds Effective Teams

Balances Stakeholders