Metro Water Recovery provides wastewater treatment, resource recovery, and environmental services.
Inspect and enforce compliance with industrial pretreatment wastewater regulations
24 days ago
$72,467 - $117,915
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Denver, CO
Field
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Environmental Services
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Wastewater Treatment
Water Recovery
Resource Optimization
Water Supply
Agriculture
Aquatic Life Protection
Recreation
Environmental Protection
Role
Description
inspections
sampling
compliance
data analysis
reporting
permit enforcement
Read, interpret and apply regulations to complex facilities
Effectively work in a position as a regulator (e.g., directly regulating businesses).
Plan and coordinate work tasks
Wear correct PPE and follow safety procedures (steel toed shoes, hard hats, etc.)
De-escalate contentious situations.
Prepare accurate and complete reports
Inspection of rudimentary or straightforward industrial and commercial facilities
Reading, interpreting, and applying federal, local, and state environmental regulations (e.g., NDPES, Air Quality, Hazardous Waste, etc.)
Enter commercial and industrial facilities of any level of complexity and perform both pre-scheduled and unannounced inspections and/or investigations in a safe and effective manner
Collect and handle samples in accordance with 40 CFR 136 and Metro procedures and protocols. While inspecting facilities, visually observe sampling and determine conformance with permit requirements
Applying mathematical and data analysis principles
Work outside of normal business hours and normal business days to assist with unusual observation responses and investigations and other environmental incidents as assigned
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with people of varying backgrounds, knowledge, and experience
Inspect hauled waste facilities
Read, interpret, understand, and apply compliance related documents, regulations, and reports
Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
Plan and coordinate assigned work tasks
Follow Industrial Pretreatment Program Implementation procedures
Applying pretreatment procedures and program work including applying permit requirements, evaluating compliance, performing inspections, and applying enforcement in accordance with an enforcement response plan
Identify hazardous waste handling and industrial processes.
Meet deadlines
Follow Industrial Pretreatment Program implementation procedures
Read, interpret, understand, and apply IPP related documents, regulations, and reports
Assist with sampling procedures and visual inspections
Enter commercial and less complex industrial facilities and perform both pre-scheduled and unannounced inspections and/or investigations in a safe and effective manner
Working in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases to create shared reports
Effectively work in a position as a regulator (e.g., directly regulating businesses)
Requirements
bs degree
driver's license
ms office
hazardous waste
data analysis
critical thinking
Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment
Mathematics, including algebra, and data analysis
Reading and understanding complex information, such as regulatory and technical documents
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, complicated information to varying audiences
MS Office software
Become familiar with hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes
Max Weight Carried: 65 lbs Max Force Pushed: 23 lbs Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs
Becoming familiar with new information rapidly
B.S. degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or other related science field. A valid driver license. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Legally and safely drive a Metro motor vehicle throughout Metro’s service area, including during periods of inclement weather
Skilled at:
Communicating verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
Familiar with hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes
Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving
Learn and understand manufacturing and treatment processes and operations at commercial and industrial facilities
Knowledge of federal pretreatment regulations
Understand and follow piping, identify and understand manufacturing equipment and pre-treatment processes and equipment
Education, Certifications, and Licenses: B.S. degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or other related science field. A valid Driver’s license. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
General science (i.e., biology and chemistry) principles.
Mathematics and data analysis
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Committed to addressing regional water challenges, the company has emerged as a leader in wastewater treatment.
Managing wastewater from the Denver metropolitan area through a vast network of treatment facilities.
Transforming wastewater into valuable resources to promote sustainable water use and environmental stewardship.
Delivering services that include upgrading water treatment facilities, implementing advanced resource recovery technologies, and ensuring clean water distribution.
Spanning various sectors such as utilities, resource recovery, and innovative water treatment solutions.
Contributing to regional infrastructure enhancement and advancing the sustainability of the water cycle.
Culture + Values
protect the region’s health and environment
Mission Statement
Dedicated to cleaning water and recovering resources to safeguard regional health and the environment.
making a positive impact
Commitment to Stewardship
Committed to improving the environment through responsible actions and sustainable practices.
innovation and investment
Continuous Progress
Focuses on advancing processes while maintaining high standards for safety, financial management, and environmental sustainability.
Resource Optimization
Efficiency and Innovation
Enhances the value of available resources through innovative approaches and maintains transparent financial management.
Sustainability Practices
Environmental Commitment
Defines sustainability objectives and integrates environmental impact analysis into project decisions to minimize harm to the environment.
Environment + Sustainability
130M gallons
Wastewater cleansed daily
Cleans approximately 130 million gallons of wastewater daily, removing over 95% of regulated contaminants.
85% flow
Recovered water contribution
Recovered water accounts for 85% of the South Platte River’s flow for nine-plus months annually.
4K homes powered
Methane energy generation
Generates methane to power nearly 4,000 homes and recovers thermal energy from wastewater.
85 dry tons
Biosolids reused daily
Reuses approximately 85 dry tons of biosolids per day on 52,000-acre farms and 379 private farms, returning nutrients and sequestering carbon.
Secondary treatment upgrade (completed ~2013–14) cut ammonia in South Platte River from 4.9 mg/L to 0.5 mg/L by 2022.
Awarded 100% NPDES permit compliance for five consecutive years at Robert W. Hite facility.
Targeting energy efficiency, GHG/emission reduction, renewable energy diversification via Energy Management Program (hiring Energy Manager by Mar 2024; roadmap through Mar 2025).
Net-zero target: implied by goal to be energy-autonomous via renewable energy and biogas recovery (no explicit date publicly stated).
Inclusion & Diversity
No explicit DEI strategy or gender-related statistics publicly available.