What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Specialist, Utility Water Distribution position at Liberty Utilities?
Bolivar, MO, US, 65613
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.
At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.
We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.
Purpose
This Project Specialist, Water will report to the Senior Manager, Capital Administration and Operations. The role coordinates between Liberty Utilities-Missouri, customers, contractors, and regulatory authorities regarding the planning, design, and construction of new and replacement water distribution facilities. Ensures construction consistency with plans, specifications and schedules. Manages and tracks project costs. Performs field testing and inspection as needed. Creates in-field as-built drawings and verifies GIS information against field installations. Submits reports of final inspection at job completion. Reviews job site plans for accuracy.
Accountabilities
- Knows and abides by company’s safety policy and procedures.
- Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Inspects contractor job sites to verify and ensure compliance with company specifications for water distribution system installations.
- Prepares developer agreements, service agreements, and other necessary documents for developers and others extending or connecting to the water system.
- Coordinates all distribution system easement and right-of-way work.
- Provides information for development of Field Work Orders (FWO).
- Orders, receives, inventories and disburses materials associated with assigned projects.
- Performs bacteriological sampling related to placing new facilities in service.
- Ensures construction consistency with plans, specifications and schedules.
- Manages and tracks project costs.
- Creates in-field as-built drawings and verifies GIS information against field installations.
- Submits reports of final inspection at job completion.
Education and Experience
- Associate degree in business or related technical field, i.e. Auto Cad, Project Management is preferred.
- 3-5 years of water utility distribution work experience.
- 1-2 years’ experience in construction project management, preferably water utility construction. Must be familiar with OSHA regulations, GIS/GPS equipment and information analysis.
- Maintain a valid State driver’s license.
- Physical: The employee is occasionally required to walk over uneven terrain; the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Sensory: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and loud noise from machinery.
- Mental: Ability to analyze and understand construction plans, drawings and maps and perform mathematical computations
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.
As the successful candidate
Our Mission
We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.
Our Vision
We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.
Our Guiding Principles
- Customer Centric
- Integrity
- Entrepreneurial
- Teamwork
- Owner mindset
- Outcome focused
- Continuous learning
What we offer
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
401k Plan with matching
Share purchase/match plan
Leadership Development Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking
Variety of Health & Wellness programs
Discount and Perks program
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.
Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.
Nearest Major Market: Springfield