Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Specialist

Requisition

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. Since 1886 we provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations.

Indiana American Water is seeking an environmentally driven Water Quality & Compliance Specialist to join our team in Richmond, IN
. Environmental compliance is at the forefront of our work and mission as a utility provider. In this role you will assist with emergency response plans, perform monthly compliance reporting and field sampling, and laboratory instrumentation. We are looking for someone passionate about providing quality service to the community, detail oriented, and able to take initiative.

• Responsible for collecting samples from the treatment plant or distribution system, performing routine water quality analyses, sample custody, data entry, compliance reporting and recordkeeping.
• Responsible for organizing functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned region.
• Investigates water quality complaints and determines course of action needed.
• Responsible for maintaining all applicable lab certifications, accreditations or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work.
• Implements programs to ensure environmental compliance.
• Responsible for assisting with operator training, licensing, and CEU applications/tracking.

• Conduct sampling and/or analysis, as required, to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality regulations and company approved water quality standards. (20%)
• Draft regulatory reports, plan and permit renewals, and training materials. (10%)
• Provide regulatory support to ensure compliance with all current and upcoming EPA/IDEM/local regulations. (20%)
• Provide content for and support of Emergency Response Planning activities. (10%)
• Assist in the training and development of Operations staff. (10%)
• Work with external customers to build good relationships and solve water quality issues. (10%)
• Evaluate and monitor supplies and other laboratory costs to assist in maintaining the lab budget. (10%)
• Conduct system site visits in advance of regulatory inspections, track deficiencies through completion. (10%)

• Knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory techniques and QA/QC programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Access.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations and understanding of current environmental legislation and regulations.
• Regulatory knowledge of proper lab analytical testing methods.
• Must understand principles of water and/or wastewater treatment and be able to troubleshoot systems.

• High School diploma required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years experience in water, wastewater, or environmental compliance.
• A 2-year degree in physical, chemical or environmental sciences may be substituted for experience.

• Full-time, on-site.
• Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm.

• Local and regional travel.

• Must hold a valid state issued driver’s license.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift 35 lbs. Stairs required.
• Must be able to distinguish colors to conduct testing using normal colorimetric methods.

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Nimble learning
• Drives results
• Collaborates

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.