Senior Internal Auditor, Operations and Compliance
American Water

Requisition ID: 106543

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water
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 $30 to $34 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.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

Leads and conducts AW environmental, health and safety audits, interviews, document reviews, develops and administers surveys, and compiles environmental and operational data to assure operations and facilities continually meet compliance requirements and industry best practices. Responsible for leading assigned audits by evaluating and assessing the implementation American Water's (AW) risks/controls and Company policy on operational, safety, environmental compliance and water quality matters to assure: 1) the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, 2) the reliability of financial reporting, 3) compliance with laws and regulations, and 4) the safeguarding of company assets. Also responsible for assisting with select compliance activities related to the company's code of ethics. Provides technical expertise on environmental management systems, water quality, treatment and regulatory compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational risk-based audits/projects and audit teams on a day- to-day basis ensuring team productivity, quality and timely results.
• Includes coaching junior team members, coordination, planning, fieldwork, audit/project reports, and issue resolution.
• Assess risks/controls from an integrated business control framework and collaborate with management to mitigate risks. Supports risk/ control awareness and self-assessment throughout AW.
• Ensure communication and performance of responsibilities is organized, efficient, proactive, timely, cost effective and professional.

Knowledge/Skills

• Immediate to advanced knowledge of potable water and wastewater operations, water quality, environmental management systems/ procedures, environmental regulations, health and safety regulations, new technologies, and operational issues.
• Knowledge of engineering/scientific concepts, theory, operational procedures, and analytical techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making.
• Strong analytical, systemic and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and in teams or effectively work independently.
• Knowledge of industry policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, environmental science required or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) years operating experience in water/wastewater treatment.
• Experience in implementation/audits of environmental management systems or equivalent preferred.
• Working in a team-based environment is required.
• Proficiency with ERP and fixed assets systems such as SAP and PowerPlan is a plus.

Certifications & Licenses

• Water and/or Wastewater Operator License preferred.

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule in Camden, NJ office: 3 in the office, 2 days working remotely.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 5% travel throughout the United States.

Competencies

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

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™

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

Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia

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