American Water · 2 days ago
Sr Cross Connect Specialist
Carnegie, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAmerican Water is a company focused on ensuring the safety of water systems. They are seeking a Sr Cross Connect Specialist to perform technical duties related to backflow prevention and compliance with regulations.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Three to five years experience in water production and transmission
Local and overnight travel to districts may be required
Valid driver license
Substantial time may be spent in the field visiting customers, answering questions on backflow device installation, and performing site inspections
Preferred
Associate's degree or higher is preferred with an emphasis in mechanical science
ASSE Backflow Testing and Repair Certifications, preferred but not required
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
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