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Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
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.
We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Job Title: Superintendent, Operations, Military Services Group
Posting Start Date: 11/10/26
Primary Role
This role is based on Fort Hood, TX military base.
- Responsible for all activities involving the operations and maintenance of the water/wastewater distribution and collections system.
- Supervisory responsibilities for employees.
- Develop processes for daily staff work functions, oversees use of operational and maintenance information.
- Leads implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety programs.
Key Accountabilities
- Schedules, coordinates and provides field supervision of staff involved in operational and maintenance activities of water/wastewater distribution and collections system.
- Provide for the training of assigned personnel in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and safety practices.
- Orders materials and supplies for routine operations, and preventative and emergency maintenance.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Assist in the development of departmental standard operating procedures and emergency response plans and procedures.
- Performs other related functions as assigned.
- Conducts performance evaluations of assigned subordinate personnel.
- Participates in hiring, and disciplinary actions of assigned subordinate personnel in accordance with company policies.
- Follows Company Environmental, Health and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions to supervision immediately.
Knowledge/Skills
- Able to perform routine maintenance and servicing standardized water/wastewater process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing.
- Able to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.
- Able to communicate effectively will all levels of the organization.
- Computer literate; MS Word, MS Excel, GIS and CMMS systems.
- Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
- Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, and coordinate work within assigned work area.
- Able to respond to emergencies.
- Able to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, customers, and the general public.
- Able to work in a team environment.
- Knowledge of techniques, equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in operations, maintenance, construction, and mechanical repair of water/wastewater distribution and collections system.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Experience/Education
- Bachelors degree in sanitary, chemical, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering, public or business administration or other equivalent degree preferred.
- 6 years of prior relevant experience, additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree.
- With a Bachelor’s degree 5+ years’ experience and 2+ years’ experience managing people.
- Without a Bachelor’s degree 11+ years’ experience and 2+ years’ experience managing people.
Work Schedule/ Environment
- Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
- Travel to various worksites
- Both office and field environment.
- Must be physically able to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold, or other adverse weather conditions.
- Must be physically able to work in confined space environments.
- Must be physically able to wear a respirator.
- Must be physically able to remain alert and attentive to job requirements and co-workers.
- In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.
Specific Conditions
- Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times while in uniform or during working hours.
- Maintain a courteous manner when speaking to customers and the general public.
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Competencies
Manages Complexity
Ensures Accountability
Directs Work
Develops Talent
Builds Effective Teams
Balances Stakeholders
Requisition ID: 110535
Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
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.
We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Job Title: Superintendent, Operations, Military Services Group
Posting Start Date: 11/10/26
Primary Role
This role is based on Fort Hood, TX military base.
- Responsible for all activities involving the operations and maintenance of the water/wastewater distribution and collections system.
- Supervisory responsibilities for employees.
- Develop processes for daily staff work functions, oversees use of operational and maintenance information.
- Leads implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety programs.
Key Accountabilities
- Schedules, coordinates and provides field supervision of staff involved in operational and maintenance activities of water/wastewater distribution and collections system.
- Provide for the training of assigned personnel in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and safety practices.
- Orders materials and supplies for routine operations, and preventative and emergency maintenance.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Assist in the development of departmental standard operating procedures and emergency response plans and procedures.
- Performs other related functions as assigned.
- Conducts performance evaluations of assigned subordinate personnel.
- Participates in hiring, and disciplinary actions of assigned subordinate personnel in accordance with company policies.
- Follows Company Environmental, Health and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions to supervision immediately.
Knowledge/Skills
- Able to perform routine maintenance and servicing standardized water/wastewater process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing.
- Able to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.
- Able to communicate effectively will all levels of the organization.
- Computer literate; MS Word, MS Excel, GIS and CMMS systems.
- Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
- Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, and coordinate work within assigned work area.
- Able to respond to emergencies.
- Able to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, customers, and the general public.
- Able to work in a team environment.
- Knowledge of techniques, equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in operations, maintenance, construction, and mechanical repair of water/wastewater distribution and collections system.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Experience/Education
- Bachelors degree in sanitary, chemical, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering, public or business administration or other equivalent degree preferred.
- 6 years of prior relevant experience, additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree.
- With a Bachelor’s degree 5+ years’ experience and 2+ years’ experience managing people.
- Without a Bachelor’s degree 11+ years’ experience and 2+ years’ experience managing people.
Work Schedule/ Environment
- Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
- Travel to various worksites
- Both office and field environment.
- Must be physically able to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold, or other adverse weather conditions.
- Must be physically able to work in confined space environments.
- Must be physically able to wear a respirator.
- Must be physically able to remain alert and attentive to job requirements and co-workers.
- In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.
Specific Conditions
- Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times while in uniform or during working hours.
- Maintain a courteous manner when speaking to customers and the general public.
LI-BH1 #LI-Onsite
Competencies
Manages Complexity
Ensures Accountability
Directs Work
Develops Talent
Builds Effective Teams
Balances Stakeholders
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Operations Superintendent
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
An advanced degree in engineering, business, or operations management strengthens an EB-2 petition. If your degree is at the bachelor's level, document five years of progressive experience in increasingly senior operations roles to satisfy the advanced-degree equivalent pathway.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty
O*NET classifies Operations Superintendent duties under specific SOC codes that DOL uses during PERM prevailing wage determinations. Confirm your job description maps accurately to those codes before your employer submits the PERM application to avoid wage-level disputes.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate by role
Search Migrate Mate for Operations Superintendent positions at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have completed PERM filings for similar roles shortens your research time and surfaces realistic sponsorship opportunities faster.
Verify your employer clears PERM recruitment requirements
PERM requires your employer to run a 60-day good-faith recruitment test before DOL certifies the application. Confirm the company has HR capacity to post mandatory job advertisements, document applicant rejections, and retain records for a potential DOL audit.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status or consular processing. If you're from India or China, check the monthly Visa Bulletin carefully because per-country limits create backlogs that affect your timeline significantly.
Understand AC21 portability before switching employers
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting the green card process, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation as the one on the original PERM application.
Green Card Operations Superintendent: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category covers Operations Superintendent roles?
Most Operations Superintendent positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates holding a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive operations experience may qualify under EB-2, which typically moves through USCIS adjudication at a faster pace for many countries.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary work status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a 60-day recruitment test. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before an immigrant visa number becomes available, unlike H-1B visa which involves a randomized annual cap selection.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Operations Superintendent positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by job title and location. Focusing your search on companies that have completed PERM filings for comparable operations roles gives you a realistic signal of genuine sponsorship willingness, since PERM is a costly multi-step process that employers only undertake for roles they're committed to filling permanently.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Separately, an approved I-140 petition's priority date can often be carried over to a new employer's petition even if you change jobs before reaching that 180-day threshold.
What does the PERM prevailing wage requirement mean for this role?
Before filing PERM, your employer must request a prevailing wage determination from the OFLC Wage Search tool, which sets the minimum salary the company must offer based on your job duties, location, and experience level. If the offered wage falls below the determined prevailing wage, DOL will not certify the PERM application, so confirming wage alignment early in the sponsorship conversation protects both you and your employer from delays.