Plant Operator A

Denver Water•LAKEWOOD, CO

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates and maintains potable and recycled water treatment plants. Uses physical, biological, and chemical treatment techniques to produce finished water that meets federal and state regulatory requirements and Denver Water quality goals. May fill in or cross-train for asset management as needed. The role may serve as shift ORC at a single treatment plant and may assist with training technicians or creating and updating standard operating procedures and other training documents. It is safety-sensitive and may involve on-call duty, shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, outdoor work in varied weather, and respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus. Applications may also be considered for future Water Treatment Technician full-time and Limited Term Employment positions. LTE positions are project- or program-based and typically have a predetermined expected end date. Denver Water describes its workplace as collaborative and purpose-driven, guided by its values of vision, integrity, passion, excellence, and respect.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of related work experience.
Must possess a valid State of Colorado Water Operator Class A certification at time of hire.
Must obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within six months of hire.
Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Colorado Class R driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
English proficiency sufficient to listen, speak, read, and write effectively with customers and coworkers.
Must be able to perform safety-sensitive functions.
Subject to respiratory protection testing as directed by a Denver Water physician.
Employment offer may be contingent on satisfactory post-offer drug and alcohol testing.
May be subject to a strength test involving lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, squatting, and lifting one's body weight from various positions.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Must complete initial 40-hour RMP training and meet annual 8-hour RMP training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combinations of certifications, education, or experience that provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Operate multiple treatment plants and related subsystems, including solids handling systems.
Monitor treatment processes through the SCADA operating network, including coagulant feed, rapid mix, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and corrosion control.
Monitor raw water and finished water quality and make process decisions to maintain regulatory compliance and Denver Water quality goals and targets.
Perform laboratory tests at various treatment stages, calibrate laboratory equipment, compare results with online instrumentation readings, and maintain records.
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 take delivery of bulk chemicals.
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.
Provide routine metrics and data analytics and perform process-control laboratory analyses.
Provide first response to emergencies and spills, including hazardous-material incidents.
May serve as shift ORC, assist in training new technicians, and create or update SOPs and training documents.
Perform related duties as assigned and may perform on-call duty or work shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.