Senior Plant Operator

EAST CHERRY CREEK VALLEY WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT•Brighton, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (ECCV) has been sustaining our community by providing safe and reliable water since 1962. Sourced from the South Platte River and non-tributary aquifers, ECCV distributes water to approximately 65,000 customers in the eastern portions of the City of Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County. As the area has grown into a thriving district of homes, schools, and businesses, ECCV has been there, providing the water the community needs with excellence and efficiency. At ECCV, our commitment begins with our people. Through cooperation, openness, and respect, our teams and departments collaborate to realize our shared mission of providing safe, reliable water to our community. At ECCV, we prioritize trust, teamwork, and communication. The Senior Plant Operator is responsible for the daily oversight of the operations team at the Northern Water Treatment Plant (NWTP) in Brighton, CO; schedules and assigns daily tasks to staff, oversees asset management documentation in support of water production, ground water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection systems and concentrate disposal systems.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal and State regulations relating to ground water, water treatment, drinking water, surface water treatment, wastewater, and distribution and collection systems.
Strong knowledge and understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)systems; proficient in computer applications including Asset Management database and Microsoft Office products.
Understand and utilize blueprints, schematics, P & ID loops, and other layouts; perform math and algebraic equations associated with the water treatment field.
Skill in monitoring budgets associated with assigned projects.
Ability to establish, foster, and maintain effective working relationships with all District employees, management, consultants, government officials, and the general public.
Demonstrate with all interaction, a high level of quality customer service; a positive and professional demeanor; the ability to exercise sensitivity; the ability to handle stressful situations in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
Aptitude to actively listen to understand and objectively coach employees through complex, difficult, and emotional issues; engage, motivate, direct, train, develop, challenge, hold employees accountable; and foster trust.
Demonstrate leadership skills with the ability to adapt styles accordingly to address performance respectfully; to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately; and to present the District’s policies in a positive, clear, and understandable manner.
Demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality to handle sensative information appropriately.
Ability to accurately compile, analyze and interpret facts to troubleshoot; arrive at valid conclusions and make logical decisions to solve problems; exercise sound judgement in making decisions.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, prioritize tasks, make independent decisions, prioritize workload with multiple shifting priorities and interruptions; follow-up, and follow-through on tasks; and meet deadlines.
Understand and utilize blueprints, schematics, and other layouts; perform math and algebraic equations associated with the water treatment field.
High School Diploma or GED.
4 + years water treatment, utilities operations or related field or combination of education, certifications, and experience.
Class "A" Water Treatment, Class 3 Distribution, and Class 3 Collections System certifications.
Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operations of water production, water treatment, the storage of a public treated water supply, transmission and distribution of treated water, collection of wastewater, transmission, and distribution of non-potable water, and concentrate disposal systems to ensure the system is operating safely, efficiently, reliably, and in accordance with all governmental regulations.
Schedules and assigns daily work of in-district operations team including training, technical assistance, work inspections, and ensures tasks are completed on time and correctly.
Schedules and communicates the finished water production of the NWTP and monitors the raw water pumping of the Be Bee Draw, coordinating with staff and outside agencies in accordance with the Substitute Water Supply Plan.
Operates the Reverse Osmosis Pilot program to provide data to improve plant performance.
Responsible for laboratory analyses for in-house water treatment plant optimization, operation of the Northern Water Treatment Plant and booster pump stations, and the Deep Well Injection Systems.
Coordinates tasks, obtains information and related reports, and ensures accuracy of information utilizing the Elements system.
Reviews operational logs and records to ensure accuracy and completeness, perform evaluations of treatment processes, and may develop, monitor, and implement a process control plan for plant operation.
Ensures safe performance of job duties by following proper safety procedures, taking all necessary safety precautions, anticipating unsafe working conditions, acting accordingly to prevent accidents, and promptly reporting accidents and hazardous conditions.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and protection of employee and public health and safety.
Participates in and conducts appropriate safety training.
Back-up for chemical inventory and orders for chemicals for uninterrupted operation on the NWTP.
Interacts with citizens, outside agencies, consultants, staff, and other departments concerning questions, complaints, procedures, standards, and specifications.
Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and provide input and feedback on department policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Maintains regular and predictable attendance as scheduled, and perform job duties with varying schedules, including holidays and weekends, on-call and overtime as needed.
Responds to on-call issues and emergencies as assigned.
Participates in or leads One ECCV committee(s) and/or taskforce(s).
Provides back-up coverage for other positions.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible schedules such as 4-10s
No shift work
Generous on call pay
Paid training
Certification bonuses
Employer fully funded 401(a) Pension Plan
Health Reimbursement Plan, with 100% vesting immediately.
Outstanding group insurance plans and options offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, with two Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs).
Various plans and elections will have little to no premium cost to employees.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
nine paid holidays annually.
Tuition Assistance
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Wellness Reimbursements
Flexible Spending Accounts
supplemental insurances such as Colonial, Legal Shield, and Pet Insurance.