Job Description

Water Operations Controller

The starting pay rate for this position is $46.33 followed by an increase to $48.64 after six months.

As a Water Operations Controller, you'll leverage our SCADA system to monitor and control Colorado Springs Utilities’ water and wastewater system pressures, flows, and levels, as well as coordinate with our field personnel to ensure proper pressures, flows, and levels during scheduled maintenance and emergency situations. You will also leverage historical data and spreadsheet applications to prepare consumption forecasts and issue plant production requirements to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable distribution system operations.

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Coordinating equipment outages and administering department-wide safety processes
• Analyzing system conditions and correcting problems
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities pertaining to control room operations
• Representing Water Systems Control on various occasions as designated by the Water Control Room Supervisor or Lead Water Controller

Please note that this is a 24/7 position that will require working occasional nights, weekends, and holidays to support critical business needs.

Who You Are

• Demonstrated experience related to any of the following - SCADA control processes, consumption forecasting principles, treatment plant operations, distribution system principles, operations, control processes, and/or maintenance requirements

• Possession of a Colorado Certified Water Professional (CCWP) Distribution Level 3 is valued

  • Ability to obtain a CCWP Distribution Level 4 and a Wastewater Collections Level 1 within 36 months of hire

• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, in addition to best safety practices

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 don't 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 to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness