Operations Superintendent -Treatment Plants Maintenance, Instrumentation & Controls, and Electric 

Colorado Spring Utilities’ Treatment Plants – the Resource Recovery Facilities (Wastewater Treatment Plants) and Water Treatment Plants - Group is in search of a seasoned Operations Superintendent with skill in responsible asset management including implementation of robust preventative maintenance programs and swift response to and restoration of critical equipment failures.

This job will require considerable coordination and collaboration with four (4) other Operations Superintendents who manage nine (9) wastewater and water treatment plants; this collaboration will focus on plant operations to prioritize and execute plant Maintenance (ME), Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), and Electrical (E) (ME, I&C & E) tasks to minimize plant disruptions and ensure asset reliability and ultimately compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and requirements.

We are seeking those candidates with the ability to develop and implement short and long-range strategic goals, plans, programs, and initiatives in support of the Treatment Plants and Organizational Strategic Direction including, but not limited to, plant work and asset management, resource optimization, asset reliability and performance, employee growth/continuous improvement, succession planning, and safety excellence.

Key Focus Areas: 

• Managing the Maintenance (ME), Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), and Electrical (E) sections for the Resource Recovery Facilities (RRFs) and Water Treatment Plants (WTPs)
• Coordinating with Plant Operations leadership to prioritize and schedule plant ME, I&C, and E tasks. Ensuring asset reliability, minimal plant disruption and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and requirements 
• Managing response to plant irregularities, failures, alarms, and emergencies through best management practices and standardization of operating and maintenance procedures
• Managing large-scale ME, I&C, and E projects and programs
• Hiring, supervising, developing, coaching, and mentoring staff including monitoring and evaluating staff performance. This position will directly supervise five (5) Operations Supervisors in the ME, IC, and E crafts with a total staff of approximately 32

Additional Focus Areas:

• Using and enhancing work management processes to assist with planning, organizing, prioritizing and scheduling tasks/projects
• Establishing policies, procedures, and work methods to monitor and optimize asset performance
• Evaluating proposals, negotiates/executes/oversees key contracts and ensures contractor obligations and contract terms are met
• Providing research, recommendations, and technical advice to and coordinating and collaborating with plant and engineering staff to ensure optimal operation of treatment systems, support improvements, and meet current and future operational and regulatory requirements
• Overseeing the installation, maintenance, programming, calibration, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of a wide variety of equipment and systems
• Planning and collaborating with operations supervisors, plant superintendents, engineering staff, and other personnel for plant O&M and capital budgetary needs

As a leader, emergency call outs after hours/holidays/weekends, reporting as an essential personnel, and the possiblity of working in inclement weather may be required as business needs necessitate

Who You Are: The successful candidate will come with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following crafts: Maintenance (ME), Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) or Electrical (E) and solid, hands-on experience in plant operations. Experience in water or wastewater treatment plant operations is highly desired. We are looking for candidates with exceptional leadership skills, strong sense of teamwork and collaboration, strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability to successfully manage diverse teams.

Preferred Certifications:

• State of Colorado water or wastewater treatment operator certification (must obtain D level at or before 1 year of employment)
• Completion of certified Department of Labor electrical, instrumentation and control, or mechanic apprenticeship program
• A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required for this role

Why should you apply? Take the next step in your career and join this exciting team! In this role, you will have the ability to develop your leadership and craft experience across multiple services and facilities. Additionally, your leadership will be enhanced by your ability to regularly engage and collaborate with other talented leaders and through your skill to plan and execute collective short term and long-term objectives. If you are a dynamic individual who is a strategic champion of change, and wants to play a pivotal role in providing safe and clean water for our Community into the future, then this may be the opportunity for you!

Who We Are: Colorado Springs Utilities is the largest community owned, not-for-profit, four-service utility in the nation. For 100 years, we have provided Colorado Springs with safe, reliable and competitively-priced electric, natural gas, water and wastewater services. We care about our community's well-being, support local business and have an interest in all things that help make Colorado Springs a great place to live, work and play

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program