Plant Operator A

Denver Water•Lakewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Plant Operator A operates and maintains potable and recycled water treatment plants, using physical, biological, and chemical treatment techniques to produce finished water that meets federal and state regulatory requirements and Denver Water’s water quality goals. The role may also provide asset-management coverage or cross-training as needed. The Class A Plant Operator discipline operates treatment facilities and related structures using conventional and advanced treatment processes and SCADA technology. The position performs process-control laboratory analyses, provides routine metrics and data analytics, and follows safety practices and policies. Applications may also be considered for future full-time and limited-term employment (LTE) Water Treatment Technician positions; LTE roles are project- or program-based and typically have a predetermined expected end date. This is a safety-sensitive position. It may involve on-call duty, shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, outdoor work in varied weather, respiratory protection including a self-contained breathing apparatus, and physical activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and squatting. Employment may be contingent on satisfactory post-offer drug and alcohol testing. Employees in safety-sensitive roles may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Denver Water does not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of related work experience.
At the time of hire, a valid State of Colorado Water Operator Class A certification.
Obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within six months of hire.
Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Class R driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.
English proficiency adequate to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Ability to perform safety-sensitive functions.
Ability to meet respiratory protection testing requirements as directed by a Denver Water physician.
Ability to perform physical activities that may include lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, squatting, and lifting one’s body weight from various positions.
Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Operate multiple water treatment plants and related subsystems, monitoring treatment processes through the SCADA operating network.
Monitor treatment processes including coagulant feed, rapid mix, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and corrosion control.
Monitor raw-water and downstream finished-water quality and make process decisions to maintain regulatory compliance and Denver Water water-quality goals and targets.
Perform laboratory tests at various treatment stages, calibrate laboratory equipment, compare results with online instrumentation readings, and maintain records.
May serve as shift ORC at a single treatment plant.
Monitor systems for alarms, make adjustments, and provide appropriate responses.
Operate and maintain chlorination equipment for pretreatment, filtration, and disinfection; maintain Risk Management Program compliance through training, PPE use, and annual inspection, repair, and replacement of equipment and instrumentation.
Complete initial 40-hour RMP training and annual 8-hour RMP training requirements.
Calibrate chemical-feed equipment, order chemicals, and receive bulk chemical deliveries.
Inspect treatment processes, equipment, instrumentation, storage tanks, and facility grounds.
Perform complex plant start-ups and shutdowns, including emergency shutdowns.
Assess project risks, develop job hazard analyses, and follow Denver Water safety practices and policies.
May help train new technicians and create or update standard operating procedures and other training documents.
Operate and maintain solids-handling systems.
Provide appropriate first response to emergencies and spills, including hazardous-material incidents.
Wear respirators, including self-contained breathing apparatus, when required.
Perform related duties as required.
May perform asset-management duties or cross-train for asset management as needed.