Water Treatment Technician

The Plant Water Technician maintains the safe and effective operation of all plant process water, potable water, and wastewater systems in support of the energy station. This role is required to work nights, weekends, and holidays for projects, testing, or unit outages as needed; and may fill in for the plant chemistry supervisor as needed. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Models the mission, vision, values, and culture of the organizationOperates plant potable water, demineralized water, sanitary wastewater, and phosphorous removal treatment systems to comply with federal, state and local regulationsIdentifies and troubleshoots plant potable water, demineralized water, sanitary wastewater, and phosphorous removal treatment system operational issuesIdentifies areas of improvement within water treatment systems, and power plant cycle chemistry, and suggests equipment upgrades.Monitors all water treatment systems, power plant cycle chemistry, dam integrity and lake water qualityReceives chemical deliveries. This includes oversight of tanker deliveries and offloading of tote/pallet deliveries with a forklift.Collects and analyzes process samples including multiple water sources, ash, lime, coal, oil, and coolantsCalibrates and maintains online analytical instrumentationCollaborates with power operations staff to adhere to cycle chemistry-based load changes, and cycle chemistry based operational adjustmentsPractices safety awareness and complies with safety standards set forth by the organization Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of basic safety principles and policies for an industrial work settingAbility to effectively identify or analyze operational problems using troubleshooting skillsAbility to take or direct necessary steps to maintain safe and reliable system operationEffective written and oral communicationAdvanced knowledge of water treatment system operationAbility to maintain a positive attitude and collaborate with a diverse staffAbility to perform mathematical calculations typical of water operations including volume, flow rate, and unit conversionsBasic knowledge of boiler cycle chemistry, laboratory analyses and on-line instrumentationBasic computer skills and general knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook Qualifications Required High school diploma or its equivalentCurrent valid driver’s license and ability to remain insurable under the vehicle liability policyCurrent Colorado class C drinking water license or ability to obtain within three yearsCurrent Colorado class D wastewater license or ability to obtain within one yearCurrent Colorado class 1 water distribution license or ability to obtain within one yearAbility to achieve and maintain forklift and overhead crane operator certification Preferred Qualifications Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, water treatment, or related fieldCurrent State of Colorado Class B drinking water license Apply Today!