Hydro Supervisor - Ralston Reservoir

Working for Denver Water offers a rewarding and comprehensive employment experience marked by exceptional benefits and a strong organizational culture. Employees enjoy a robust 401(k) plan with employer contributions, a secure pension fund to support long-term financial well-being, and high-quality benefits that include a generous PTO package as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage. 

At the heart of Denver Water’s workplace are its core values: vision, integrity, passion, excellence, and respect. These principles guide every aspect of the organization, fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the community and the future of water sustainability. 

Position Summary

Hydro Supervisor is responsible for the operation and maintenance of raw water storage facilities, hydroelectric power plants, and associated properties. Position is responsible for providing direction, leadership and coaching to staff who operate and maintain assigned facilities. Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of raw water.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Take and record a variety of information including reservoir elevations, stream flow readings, and weather data.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily work and projects. Provide detailed instruction and training in job duties and requirements including the use of various tools and equipment, SOPs, computers and software applications.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, emergency operations manuals, and facility inspection programs.
• Maintain patrol of departmental property to prevent vandalism and trespassing and fires. Cooperate with various local public and private agencies.
• Maintain liaison with visitors to department facilities. Work with local agencies concerning recreational opportunities at these facilities.
• Ability to utilize on the job technology including mobile computers and/or tablets, electronic timekeeping systems, computerized maintenance management systems, associated mobile applications, RDA, or other provided devices.
• Maintain and repair dams, canals, ditches, roads, and other structures.
• Operate valves to regulate flows, check emergency valves, and maintain all outlet piping, valves, and valve chambers.
• Supervise the operation and maintenance of hydropower facilities, dams, canals, ditches, conduits, flumes and facilities related to property management, road maintenance, vegetation management, and right of ways.
• Train and ensure assigned staff are compliant with appropriate safety issues including, but not limited to, confined space entry procedures, hot work permits, lead paint, asbestos regulations, and excavation trenching & shoring.
• Supervise the operation and maintenance of trucks, pumps, generators, and assigned power equipment.
• Ensure safe working conditions and practices through inspection.
• Must be able to perform safety sensitive functions.
• Perform related work as required.