NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Engineering Specialist - Operations Support
Grand Junction, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,234/mo - $7,016/mo
6+ years expThe City of Grand Junction is seeking an Operations Support Engineer Specialist to join their wastewater division team. This role focuses on providing technical support, optimizing operations, and implementing innovative technologies to enhance plant performance and sustainability efforts in wastewater treatment.
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Responsibilities
Support the operations and maintenance of the wastewater collection system and treatment plant by providing technical support through data analysis and monitoring to optimize operations
Evaluate sewer system capacity throughout the wastewater service area through the deployment of continuous flow monitoring equipment
Evaluate and monitor inflow and infiltration throughout the sewer system
Lead and/or participate in the investigation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and close-out of corrective and preventive actions
Conduct chemical trials to support operations
Lead energy management efforts for the treatment plant
Conduct pilot studies of innovative technologies
Conduct life-cycle and planning studies of systems and alternatives to support operation and maintenance activities
Stay abreast of innovation and emerging technologies in the wastewater industry. Represent the wastewater division at professional conferences and seminars
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or a related field OR High School Diploma or G.E.D.; supplemented by additional engineering technology coursework and six (6) years of related engineering experience
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license
If a degreed engineer, must have ability to obtain an EIT certificate within 2 years of employment
If not a degreed engineer, must have the ability to obtain an EIT certificate within 2 years of employment
Preferred
Experience with wastewater treatment processes
Experience with process optimization and troubleshooting
Experience with data analysis and modeling
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
40 hours of Paid Time Off with your first paycheck!
32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days
Health insurance options
Employer-matched retirement
A City employee health clinic
A City employee child care center
Wellness program
An Employee Assistance Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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