Water Treatment Tech / Water Treatment Sr. Tech - Asset Management

Interviews for this role will take place during the week of September 7th. Applications from this recruitment may be considered for future Water Treatment Technician full-time and Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions. LTE positions are project/program based and typically have a predetermined expected end date.

About the role

This is an entry-level position. Under direct supervision, train on and perform a variety of jobs necessary for the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants and appurtenant 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. As an asset management technician, learn to maintain plant equipment and structures such as chemical feed/storage, piping, valves, basins, and reservoirs.

Under general supervision, perform a variety of duties essential to the operation and maintenance of two or more water treatment plants (including potable and recycled). As a Senior Technician, maintain plant equipment and structures such as chemical feed/storage, instrumentation, piping, valves, basins, and reservoirs to ensure safe, adequate, and reliable delivery of high-quality water.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform on-call duty, work shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as directed, and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Report to two or more Denver Water treatment plants.
• Learn to and become proficient at repairing and maintaining equipment such as pumps, compressors, chemical feed equipment, electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control equipment, chlorinators, valves, and gauges.
• Perform preventative maintenance, installation, fabrication, correction, adjusting plant equipment, and modify existing systems to accommodate plant needs. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, pumps, compressors, chemical feed equipment, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic control equipment, valves, and gauges.

Responsibilities (Water Treatment Sr. Tech)

• Utilize plumbing, mechanical, and construction skills and monitoring technology to perform preventative and predictive maintenance on treatment plant equipment, basins, piping, and chemical feed systems.
• Clean basins, piping, and chemical tanks in preparation for inspection and repairs.
• Lead and support internal maintenance projects including planning, ordering parts, creating job plans, and completion of projects.
• Maintain and update records in Maximo asset management tracking system.
• Assist specialized trades personnel in making major and/or specialized repairs to equipment. Assist contractors in coordination of plant upgrades.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and equipment O&Ms to assist with process troubleshooting, repairs, and plant upgrades.
• Monitor systems for alarms, adjust, and provide appropriate response.
• Operate and maintain chlorination equipment for pre-treatment, filtration, and disinfection systems.
• Maintain Risk Management Program (RMP) compliance through training, proper use of PPE, and annual mandatory inspection, repair, and replacement of chlorination equipment and instrumentation. Complete an initial 40-hour RMP training and meet an annual 8-hour RMP training requirement.
• Perform calibration of chemical feed equipment. Order chemicals and take delivery of bulk chemicals.
• Perform facility inspections of treatment processes, equipment, instrumentation, storage tanks, and grounds. Make visual inspections of facility processes, equipment, instrumentation, and facility grounds.
• Perform complex plant start-ups and shutdowns, including emergency shutdowns.
• Assess project risks and develop job hazard analysis (JHA) and adhere to Denver Water’s safety practices and policies.
• Assist in training new technicians. Create and/or update SOPs and other training documents.
• Operate and maintain solids handling systems.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of general work experience.
• Minimum of two years of related work experience (Water Treatment Sr. Tech only).
• Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities for the position.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

Water Treatment Tech

• Within 12 months of hire, must possess a valid:
  • Colorado Treatment Operator Class D certification in water or wastewater, or
  • Colorado Water Distribution Class I, or
  • ABC Plant Maintenance Technologist Class I certification.
• Required to obtain 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Water Treatment Sr. Tech

• At time of hire must possess a valid:
  • Colorado Water Operator Class B Water or Wastewater certification, or
  • Colorado Water Distribution Class 3 certification, or
  • An Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) for Plant Maintenance Technologist Class 2.
• Required to obtain 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Safety Sensitive Requirements

• This is a safety-sensitive job where an employee’s direct action/inaction may lead to immediate harm to self, team, or the public and/or will have significant risk to the mission of Denver Water.
• Must possess English proficiency adequate to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers, including proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Subject to respiratory protection testing as directed per Denver Water Physician.
• An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opioids, and phencyclidine (PCP).
• A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. This strength test may include lifting, pushing, and pulling various amounts of weight as well as crouching, squatting, and lifting one’s own body weight from various positions.
• If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL, you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list, which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water.

Applicants for employment at Denver Water must be authorized to work in the U.S. Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Pay

Hiring Range: $25.58 - $28.99 hourly (Water Treatment Tech)

Hiring Range: $31.49 - $35.69 hourly (Water Treatment Sr. Tech)

Location

Northwater Treatment Plant - Golden, CO

This is an on-site position.