American Water · 17 hours ago
Lead, Operations & Compliance Auditor
Camden, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$81K/yr - $133K/yr
7+ years expAmerican Water is committed to providing safe and reliable water services, and they are seeking a Lead, Operations & Compliance Auditor to conduct operational audits and assess risks and controls. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to enhance risk management and ensure compliance with regulations while leading audit teams and developing junior team members.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Lead and conduct operational audits and projects to assess AW’s risks and controls to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and the safeguarding of company assets
Assess risks and controls following internal audit industry standards and AW IA procedures
Lead operational risk-based audits/projects and audit teams ensuring quality and timely audit deliverables. This includes coordination, planning, fieldwork, audit/project reports, and issue resolution
Collaborate with and influence stakeholders through effective communication of audit/project observations and recommendations to reduce risk and enhance controls
Independently propose recommendations that support AW strategies and objectives
Build rapport across diverse teams including AW stakeholders and external vendors throughout audits/projects, manage competing interests as needed
Train / develop junior team members to ensure team productivity
Assist in the development of a pipeline for talent in area(s) of expertise
Ensure communication and performance of responsibilities is organized, efficient, proactive, timely, cost effective and professional
Serve as an internal or external representative for AW and/or Internal Audit in areas of expertise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience with operating water/wastewater treatment and environmental management systems or equivalent preferred
Possess in-depth expertise in these operational areas: water and wastewater treatment, water quality, environmental management systems/ procedures, environmental regulations, health and safety regulations, engineering, and operational matters
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, and decision making
Strong project management and planning skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in teams or independently
Knowledge of industry policies, procedures, regulations and laws
Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions
Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred
Engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental science areas of study preferred
Water and/or Wastewater Operator License, and/or engineering qualification preferred
Other professional certification(s), licensure, or advanced degree are a plus
Proficiency with systems such as SAP and PowerPlan is a plus
Benefits
401(k)
Defined Contribution Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical
Prescription
Dental and vision coverage
Disability
Paid time off
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Health and wellness programs
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
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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