Plant Operator A

Denver Water•Littleton, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Water is recruiting for Water Treatment Technician and Plant Operator positions. 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. Water Treatment Technicians are entry-level employees who, under direct supervision, train on and perform work necessary to operate and maintain water treatment plants and related structures. They learn conventional physical and chemical treatment techniques, perform process-control laboratory analyses, use SCADA to manage operations, and provide routine metrics and data analytics to help deliver a safe, high-quality water supply. Plant Operators A and B work under general supervision to operate and maintain potable and recycled water treatment plants and related structures. They use physical, biological, and chemical treatment techniques, including conventional and advanced processes, along with SCADA technology, to produce water that meets regulatory requirements and Denver Water quality goals. The work includes monitoring and adjusting treatment processes, conducting laboratory analyses, maintaining records and equipment, and responding to alarms and emergencies. Operators may fill in or cross-train for asset-management work as needed. These are safety-sensitive roles. Employees may need to respond to emergencies and hazardous-material spills, wear respirators including self-contained breathing apparatus, and work outdoors in varied weather. Employees may be assigned to multiple treatment plants and may be required to work shifts, on-call duty, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Employment offers may be contingent on satisfactory post-offer drug and alcohol testing; a strength test may also be conducted. Employees in safety-sensitive roles or roles requiring a CDL are 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.
Water Treatment Tech: at least 1 year of general work experience.
Plant Operator A and Plant Operator B: at least 2 years of related work experience.
Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.
Plant Operator B: possess a valid State of Colorado Water Operator Class B certification at the time of hire.
Plant Operator A: possess a valid State of Colorado Water Operator Class A certification at the time of hire.
Water Treatment Tech: obtain a valid Colorado Treatment Operator Class D certification in water or wastewater within 12 months of hire.
Obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire.
Be able to possess and maintain a valid Colorado Class R driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.
Have English proficiency adequate to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Meet respiratory protection testing requirements as directed by the Denver Water physician.
Be able to perform safety-sensitive functions.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Learn to determine and adjust plant flows to meet system demands and operate computer equipment to coordinate plant operations (Water Treatment Tech).
Learn to regulate filter operations, chemical dosages, and feed-equipment settings to control the quality and quantity of finished water (Water Treatment Tech).
Perform laboratory tests on influent and effluent water, including tests for turbidity, alkalinity, hardness, chlorine residual, ammonia residual, fluoride concentration, pH, odor, and coagulant dosage; develop written operating procedures (Water Treatment Tech).
Operate multiple treatment plants and related subsystems using the SCADA operating network; monitor treatment processes such as coagulant feed, rapid mix, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and corrosion control.
Monitor raw and finished water quality and make process decisions to maintain regulatory compliance and Denver Water quality goals and targets.
Perform laboratory tests at different stages of treatment, calibrate laboratory equipment, compare results with online instrumentation readings, and maintain records.
Monitor system alarms, make adjustments, and respond appropriately; operate and maintain chlorination equipment and solids-handling systems.
Maintain Risk Management Program compliance, including required training, PPE use, and annual inspection, repair, and replacement of chlorination equipment and instrumentation.
Calibrate chemical-feed equipment, order chemicals, and receive bulk chemical deliveries.
Inspect treatment processes, equipment, instrumentation, storage tanks, facilities, and 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 first response to emergencies and spills, including those involving hazardous materials, and use required respiratory protection, including self-contained breathing apparatus.
May serve as shift ORC at a single treatment plant.
May assist with training technicians and create or update standard operating procedures and other training documents.
May perform on-call duty, shift work, weekend and holiday work, and overtime as directed; work outdoors in varied weather conditions; and cross-train or perform other duties as assigned.