Environmental Technician Senior (Power Plants) presso Colorado Springs Utilities

Environmental Technician Senior (Power Plants)

Do you have technical skills, knowledge, and expertise in environmental regulatory requirements?  If yes, Colorado Springs Utilities would love for you to apply to our Environmental Technician Senior position!  In this role, which focuses on electric power generation facilities, you will collect, review, edit, validate, and track data to ensure our power plant operations and emissions are compliant with environmental permits and regulations.

Key Focus Areas: 

• Participating in the implementation and enforcement of established environmental programs, processes, or procedures, such as continuous emissions monitoring, waste management, and asbestos assessment. Interpreting and applying environmental regulations at multiple levels (federal, state, and local)
• Implementing Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) quality assurance procedures
• Installing, relocating, replacing, maintaining, adjusting, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing monitoring and data recording equipment for CEMS
• Conducting Method 9 opacity observations
• Supporting field stack testing activities, including RATA, mercury, and other air emissions testing
• Installing, relocating, replacing, maintaining, adjusting, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing monitoring and data recording equipment for CEMS
• Representing industrial facilities on relevant programs during audits and regulatory inspections with internal customers, external agencies and 3rd party vendors
• Collecting, monitoring, recording, evaluating, and reporting environmental compliance information to management by developing reports utilizing environmental information, trends, and data
• Participating in small-scale projects or phases of larger projects, including determining scope, tracking resources, researching applicable policies, procedures, regulations and processes, and coordinating with internal subject matter experts
• Troubleshooting and repairing various instruments and devices
• Responding to inquiries and providing technical assistance to internal customers and peers
   

Who You Are...

• Experience in an environmental regulatory capacity, preferably around power generation and clean energy
• Experience in the design and operation of environmental technical systems, preferably with CEMS in the power generation industry
• Possession of EPA Method 9 certification is highly desired
  • The ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire is required
• Associate’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field is valued
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required

*This position has the potential of an on call rotation responsibility and 24x7 coverage as business needs require
*This position is considered Essential personnel 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerts 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10-20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
• Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.

Who We are...

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in one of the most desirable cities to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

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: Earn up to $500 for healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and $400 in gym reimbursements
• 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