Water Treatment Plant Operator

2 months ago


Brighton, United States ECCV Water District Full time

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. We encourage and support our Operators by offering:

  • Flexible schedules such as 4-10s
  • No shift work
  • Generous on-call pay
  • Paid training
  • Certification bonuses

In addition our excellent benefits package includes:

  • Employer fully funded 401(a) Pension Plan and 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 and nine paid holidays annually.
  • Other benefits include Tuition Assistance, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Wellness Reimbursements, Flexible Spending Accounts, and supplemental insurances such as Colonial, Legal Shield, and Pet Insurance.

The Operators are responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing the District's Reverse Osmosis Treatment Facility, North and South Booster Stations, Concentrate Disposal systems, Raw Water Collection System and Finished Water Conveyance line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operates a Reverse Osmosis Treatment Facility including Ultraviolet disinfection, Chlorination and P.H. control.
  • Ensures compliance of all State and EPA Regulations.
  • Monitors raw water flow rates, finished water flow rates and chemical dosing.
  • Performs water quality analysis.
  • Utilizes Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for operations and monitoring of plant performance.
  • Maintains plant equipment, raw water pumping equipment and distribution equipment to ensure proper operation of the treatment facility.
  • Adjusts chemical feed pumps according to flow and demand changes.
  • Operates and performs routine instrument calibration/verification of in-line and bench top analytical equipment.
  • Performs maintenance of well house assets and booster pump stations as needed.
  • Coordinates and oversees system repairs with contractors.
  • Locates infrastructure to prevent damage by contractors.
  • Assists the Projects Department and consultants with oversight of projects.
  • Utilizes the Asset Management database to record data and workflow.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance as scheduled, and perform job duties with varying schedules, including holidays and weekends, on-call and overtime as needed.
  • Ability to respond to on-call issues within 45 minutes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations relating to water operations, including collection and distribution systems.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and other computer applications including Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to establish, foster and maintain effective working relationships with all District employees, management, consultants, governmental officials, and the general public.
  • Demonstrate with all interactions, 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.
  • Demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality to handle sensitive 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 judgment in making decisions involving processes and equipment.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail, critical and analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
  • 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Class "B" Water Treatment Operator Certification or higher and the ability to obtain a Class "A" in 2 test cycles.
  • 2+ years of experience working in a water treatment facility with 1+ years of experience working in a Class A water treatment plant installing, maintaining, and operating equipment.
  • Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, on-call rotation and overtime on short notice.
  • Class 3 Distribution Certification and Class 3 Collection Certification preferred.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a background check.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

This position consists primarily of field work with reoccurring office work and requires the frequent operation of a district vehicle to various work sites including remote locations. Office work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. Field work includes exposure to all weather conditions and working in potentially hazardous environments which may involve handling and exposure to hazardous chemicals. This position requires full range of physical motion with hand/eye coordination: for frequent standing and walking including on uneven terrain; for the use of tools and equipment; for the ability to access confined dark spaces, including vaults, water tanks and manholes; to climb stairs, equipment, and ladders. Position includes the occasional lifting and/or moving of items up to 100 pounds and regular lifting of 20-50 pounds of equipment and tools. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position pay range: Min $48,300/yr to Max $88,700/yr. Pay based on qualifications and experience. ECCV is an equal opportunity employer.





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