Senior, Environmental, Health & Safety Program Manager

Requisition ID: 110271 

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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 Details

Salary Range: $87,000 to $103,000

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!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

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Primary Role

Manage the environmental, health, and safety program at the MSG and/or CSG location, supporting project operations, maintenance and capital staff. Responsible for ensuring environmental compliance by following all company, state, and federal requirements and regulations. Maintaining all health & safety programs, processes, and procedures at the location to ensure everyone’s safety as well as compliance. Main point of contact (POC) concerning staff, regulators, inspectors, and auditors regarding all EH&S programs, processes, and procedures. Primary trainer regarding all EH&S materials for the location’s staff as well as visitors or contractors.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and continually improve the company’s overall environmental compliance programs and systems.
• Develop, document, provide training and oversee the implementation of the Company’s Environmental Policies.
• Manage, audit and document each facility’s compliance with the EMP and Load Program, utilization of and execution of the CATF and CMMS, as well as all site Environmental Plans through a team of Environmental Specialists.
• Develop, document, provide training and oversee the implementation of the Plans, Programs and SOPs for facility Operations, Laboratory, Regulatory Reporting and Environmental Compliance.
• Ensure each facility maintains permit compliance records, operations reports, and water quality sampling records and prepares various reports utilizing the computerized maintenance management and computerized process control/water quality systems.

Knowledge/Skills

• Design and conduct facility environmental compliance audits, in coordination with the Technical Shared Services staff and local staff. Assist each facility in resolving all deficiencies identified during the audit process.
• Lead company-wide programs aimed at optimizing water and wastewater system compliance and operations, such as the Partnership for Safe Drinking Water.
• Assist with operational troubleshooting and issue resolution of water and wastewater system process and performance issues.
• Participate in event management responses to support local facility staff in effectively responding to environmental compliance and operational incidents in real-time.
• Responsible for interfacing with local Environmental Compliance Specialists.
• Provide training, coaching, guidance, and direction, and provide feedback to assist in improving performance and development of staff.
• Participate in the American Water environmental compliance and water quality community, including periodic meetings and workshops.
• Contribute to the development of AW environmental compliance policies, procedures and practices.
• Monitor future environmental compliance regulations and changes, and ensure the company is prepared to comply.
• Management and oversight over the dual validation process as it relates to sample collection and sample reporting. This includes knowledge of the water and/or wastewater system, holding meetings to ensure the process is being followed and corrective action taken when necessary.
• Interactions with local, state & federal agencies. This includes leading the auditor site visit.
• Submit environmental reports to the appropriate regulatory agencies, i.e. Tier reporting, Audit finding updates, Spill Reports, Cradle to Grave reporting, SWPPP, SPCC Plan, etc.

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Degree in sanitary, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering, chemistry, biology or environmental science, business administration, health & safety or another related field preferred.
• Additional qualifying experience or training may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in water/wastewater industry.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in water and wastewater industry compliance for Environmental, Health and Safety programs.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the oversight and administration of quality compliance and control programs in the water/wastewater industry.
• At least 4 years supervisory experience.
• Industry related EH&S certifications, water and/or wastewater license an advantage.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal, based on business needs.

Health & Safety

• Implement, document, and provide training on the Company’s Health and Safety Policies as well as any applicable OSHA requirements.
• Manage 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 H&S plans.
• Observe, document, train and provide feedback to MSG and/or CSG 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.

Work Environment:

• 60% field; 40% office.
• 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.

Competencies

Plans & Aligns

Decision Making

Communicates Effectively

Builds Networks

Action Oriented

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