Sr Cross Connect Specialist

Requisition ID:  109143 

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American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 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.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

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Performs skilled technical duties necessary to ensure that the water systems comply with regulations and that proper backflow prevention assemblies are installed so that contamination or pollution of the water supply does not occur.

· Perform technical inspections and field surveys, testing and maintenance of cross connection control devices and backflow assemblies to ensure protection of water supply systems; maintains and distributes listing of all certified backflow device inspector

· Assists Supervisor or program lead in coordinating the local enforcement of the cross-connection control program to ensure compliance with regulations, company tariffs, and the American Water cross connection best operating procedure (BOP)

· Provides training to personnel in the proper management of established cross connection/backflow protection programs. Educates & trains contractors, regulators, local officials and customers with regards to the cross connection/backflow protection program

· Maintain database of backflow prevention assemblies used in AW water systems as well as in applicable industrial and commercial water systems

· Detail-Oriented: Conduct thorough analyses and evaluations and implement timely decisions and recommendations

· Independent Worker: Manage time across multiple projects and deadlines

· Collaborative: Seek input and coordinate with staff

· Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Technical Proficiency: Good working knowledge of computer programs, databases, and software

· Organizational Skills: Demonstrated organizational and administrative abilities

· Analytical Skills: Good analytical and problem-solving skills

· Good to excellent working knowledge of all Federal, State and local requirements for Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention regulations, guidance or statutes

· Technical knowledge on the functioning of backflow prevention devices and plumbing systems

· High School Diploma or equivalent required

· Associate's degree or higher is preferred with an emphasis in mechanical science

· Three to five years experience in water production and transmission

• Local and overnight travel to districts may be required

· Valid driver license

· ASSE Backflow Testing and Repair Certifications, preferred but not required 

• Substantial time may be spent in the field visiting customers, answering questions on backflow device installation, and performing site inspections

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