East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (ECCV) has been sustaining our community by providing safe and reliable water since 1962. Sourced from the South Platte River and non-tributary aquifers, ECCV distributes water to approximately 65,000 customers in the eastern portions of the City of Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County. As the area has grown into a thriving district of homes, schools, and businesses, ECCV has been there, providing the water the community needs with excellence and efficiency.
At ECCV, our commitment begins with our people. Through cooperation, openness, and respect, our teams and departments collaborate to realize our shared mission of providing safe, reliable water to our community. At ECCV, we prioritize trust, teamwork, and communication. We encourage and support our employees by offering flexible schedules, including up to 2 days remote work after 6 months employment and an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Employer fully funded 401(a) Pension Plan and Health Reimbursement Plan, with 100% vesting immediately.
- Outstanding group insurance plans and options offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, with two Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs). Various plans and elections will have little to no premium cost to employees.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and nine paid holidays annually.
- Other benefits include Tuition Assistance, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Wellness Reimbursements, Flexible Spending Accounts, and supplemental insurances such as Colonial, Legal Shield, and Pet Insurance.
The I & C Administrator is responsible for the daily oversight of the I & C team and oversees the daily operation and maintenance of the District's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in support of water production, water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Oversees the District's SCADA system and provides on-going technical expertise in proper programming, use, and care of SCADA hardware and software, including the SCADA computer system network and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
- Schedules and assigns daily work of the I & C team including training, technical assistance, work inspections, and ensures tasks are completed on time and correctly.
- Implements new technologies developed for industrial applications, including writing and approving specs.
- Utilizes the SCADA system and manual operations associated with utility service provision, maintain, and operate groundwater/surface water supply and distribution system to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable water supply.
- Configures, analyzes, evaluates, modify, test, debug, update, and implement changes to the SCADA system.
- Installs, monitors, maintains, document and/or make programming corrections to the SCADA software and other software, and on related equipment.
- Performs maintenance, repair, and calibration tasks on electronic and electrical operating systems, instrumentation, switchgear, and other related equipment. Repairs and replaces components as needed.
- Performs inspections and repairs to radio and telemetry equipment associated with remote facilities.
- Maintains SCADA network by coordinating with IT and IT consultants.
- Provides on-going technical support in proper use and care of SCADA hardware and software, electronic equipment, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and related software.
- Utilizes preventive maintenance policies and procedures to assure effective and reliable operation of the systems, processes work orders for equipment, repair, and maintenance items.
- Maintains accurate records of problems encountered, work performed, and parts and materials used in system operations. Maintain and purchase inventory of spare parts, equipment, and related supplies.
- Trains staff on the support and proper use, repair, and installation of field instrumentation, control equipment, etc. as needed.
- Supports budget management by monitoring the completion of capital projects and providing budgetary numbers for planning.
- Provides oversight for I&C-related end-to-end lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, negotiation, execution, renewal, and termination.
- Collaborates with other ECCV departments in maintaining electrical utility provider partnerships: coordinating service changes, monitor utility performances, etc.
- Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and provides input and feedback on department policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance as scheduled, and perform job duties with varying schedules, including holidays and weekends, on-call and overtime as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Knowledge of Federal and State regulations relating to water treatment, drinking water, wastewater collection, and water distribution systems.
- Knowledge of water and wastewater chemical processes, pumps, valves, and hydraulics.
- Knowledge of PLC I/O networks and field connections for monitoring and controls. Extensive experience with SCADA systems, process controls, programmable controllers and HMI process control systems.
- Knowledge of the development of control strategies and processes and instrumentation diagrams; communication standards and networking interfaces from PCLs to SCADA networks.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft operating systems and domain networking fundamentals, TCP/IP networks systems, and the following primary desktop applications: MS Word, Excel, Access.
- Ability to establish, foster and maintain effective working relationships with all District employees, management, consultants, governmental officials, and the general public.
- Demonstrate with all interactions, a high level of quality customer service; a positive and professional demeanor; the ability to exercise sensitivity; the ability to handle stressful situations in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality to handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Ability to accurately compile, analyze and interpret facts to troubleshoot; arrive at valid conclusions and make logical decisions to solve problems; exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, prioritize tasks, make independent decisions, prioritize workload with multiple shifting priorities and interruptions; follow-up, and follow-through on tasks; and meet deadlines.
- Understand and utilize blueprints, schematics, and other layouts; perform math and algebraic equations associated with the water treatment field.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: - BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information systems, or related field.
- At least four years working experience performing development and administrative tasks in a LAN or WAN based SCADA network system, PLCs, and radio telemetry.
- Development experience with Visual Basic for Applications; Genesis, Intellution, iFIX, or Wonderware SCADA software.
- State Certification as a Class B Water Treatment Operator, level I Distribution System Operator or Wastewater Collection System Operator or ability to obtain within one year.
- ISA, CSST, or higher
- Any equivalent combination of education, experience, training and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a background check.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: This position consists primarily of office work with reoccurring field work and requires occasional operation of a district vehicle to various work sites. Office work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time with hand/eye coordination: for repetitive motion and data entry. Field work includes exposure to all weather conditions and working in potentially hazardous environments. This position requires full range of physical motion with hand/eye coordination: for frequent standing and walking including on uneven terrain; for the use of tools and equipment to climb stairs, equipment, and ladders. Position includes the regular lifting of 20-50 pounds of equipment and tools. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Hiring pay range: Min $106,700/yr ($51.29/hr)-Max $174,550/yr ($83.91/hr). Pay based on qualifications and experience. ECCV is an equal opportunity employer.
