Water Treatment Tech - Plant Operator A/B

Position Summary

We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable, and passionate team member to join a group of talented individuals on the Start-Up, Commissioning, and Optimization Group. This position will operate the Wastewater Recycling System—a small, on-site wastewater reuse system in Denver Water’s Administration Building—and support various start-up and commissioning activities in the Water Quality & Treatment section. Opportunities abound to utilize and expand upon your knowledge, skills, and abilities in various ways through various projects, so please apply today!

Water Treatment Tech

This is an entry level position. Within the Startup, Commissioning, and Optimization team, support the startup and commissioning efforts of capital projects related to water quality and treatment. Under direct supervision, train on and perform a variety of jobs necessary for the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants and relevant structures. As a treatment technician, learn to use physical and chemical conventional water treatment techniques to become proficient at providing an adequate supply of safe, high-quality water to the public. Performs process control laboratory analyses. Uses SCADA to manage and control operations. Provides routine metrics and data analytics. Additionally, this role will support the management of the onsite wastewater reuse system located at Denver Water’s new administration building.

Plant Operator A and Plant Operator B

Under general supervision, support and manage various projects related to the Startup, Commissioning, and Optimization within the water quality and treatment section. Perform a variety of duties essential to the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants (potable and recycled). Use physical, biological, and chemical water treatment techniques to produce finished water that meets Federal and State regulatory requirements and Denver Water’s water quality goals. May fill in or cross train for asset management as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Water Treatment Tech

Responsibilities

All Technicians must be able to perform safety sensitive functions; provide appropriate first response to emergencies and spills including those involving hazardous materials, wear respirators including self-contained breathing apparatus as required. They may be required to perform on-call duty, work shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as directed, and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Technicians report to two or more Denver Water treatment plants. All team members perform other duties as assigned and cross train as needed. Other responsibilities include:

Plant Operator A and Plant Operator B

The Following Disciplines Fall Under This Job Description