Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Company: Robert’s Associated Water, Inc.
Location: Ventura County, California
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Company Description:
Robert’s Associated Water, Inc. provides professional water utility management, operations, maintenance, and administrative support services to privately owned and community-based water systems. The company specializes in helping small water utilities maintain reliable operations, meet regulatory requirements, and achieve long-term financial sustainability. Through hands-on operational management, technical expertise, and strategic administrative support, Robert’s Associated Water, Inc. works to ensure that water systems operate efficiently and continue providing dependable services to their communities.
Role Description:
Robert’s Associated Water, Inc. is seeking an experienced and dependable Operations Manager to oversee daily business operations and coordinate water utility management services throughout Ventura County, California. This is a full-time, on-site position responsible for managing operational activities, coordinating maintenance programs, overseeing administrative functions, and supporting the efficient operation of small private water utilities. The successful candidate will help develop and implement operational policies, manage budgets and capital improvement projects, coordinate contractors and vendors, and ensure that water utility operations meet applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations and management of assigned water utility systems.* Coordinate water system operations, maintenance, and service activities.* Support cross-connection control programs and compliance requirements.* Develop and implement administrative policies and operational procedures.* Manage operational budgets, expenses, and financial records.* Assist with water rate-setting strategies and long-term financial planning.* Coordinate capital improvement projects and infrastructure maintenance.* Establish and monitor cash reserve and financial management policies.* Supervise contractors, vendors, and service providers.* Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and databases.* Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with applicable standards.* Identify operational improvements that enhance efficiency and service reliability. Qualifications and Experience* Previous experience in water utility operations or operations management.* Knowledge of water system maintenance and cross-connection control.* Experience managing budgets, expenses, and capital projects.* Understanding of water utility regulations and compliance requirements.* Strong administrative, organizational, and leadership abilities.* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.* Ability to coordinate multiple projects and work independently.* Experience working with small private water utilities is highly desirable.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of water utility operations and management. They should be comfortable handling operational responsibilities, financial planning, contractor coordination, and administrative oversight. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, demonstrates sound judgment, and is committed to maintaining efficient, reliable, and sustainable water utility operations. Employment Details* Position: Operations Manager* Company: Robert’s Associated Water, Inc.* Location: Ventura County, California* Employment Type: Full-time* Workplace Type: On-site