Director, Operations; Water​/Wastewater

LU Service Corp.

Litchfield Park, AZ, US, 85340

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America - a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

The Director of Operations works toward the achievement of Department and Liberty Utilities objectives as a whole. This is demonstrated by exercising leadership through directing, developing and implementing the Company’s business development/ growth strategy, budgeting/forecasting, water resource, production, treatment and distribution as well as the wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal activities. Additionally, this position will support the Company’s rate making process.

This position is responsible for the operating and capital budget, along with the long term planning and growth of the utility. This position ensures utility compliance with all Environmental, Health, Safety and Security policies and procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local water and wastewater regulations. This position will direct many ad hoc projects throughout the year and deploy resources to meet changing priorities and focus.

This position will set the tone, climate and vision for utility operations in the Division and help shape the same for the entire company. This position will ensure that Liberty Utilities’ Values are adhered to in all that we do. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Directs the Operations and business results of drinking water, wastewater and reclaimed water, including recharge.
• Participates in the planning and development of water and wastewater rates and fees related to the Utility. This may include testifying in front of State regulatory bodies, preparation of testimony, and participating in regulatory strategy matters.
• Ensures Utility compliance with all Federal, State, and Local rules, regulations policies and procedures governing water and wastewater utilities. These include but are not limited to those rules of the EPA, ADEQ, ADWR, OSHA, ACC, TCEQ, and TPUC.
• Coordinates short, medium and long term plans for water supply, water demand, facility construction, wastewater conveyance treatment and disposal.
• Reviews and recommends new policies or amendments to policies and procedures of the Company, working with management including but not limited to Legal, HR, EH&S, Development Services, and Engineering Departments on water and wastewater resources, capacity, planning, financing and employee issues.
• Leads and develops Operations staff in executing Company goals and objectives
• Preparation of and adherence to operating and capital improvement budgets for the Utility, including review and approval of Utility invoices.
• Analyzes utility financial data, makes decisions on the information resulting from the analysis, and presents the results to management
• Identifies new issues and strategies…