LABOR RESOURCES FOR UTILITY MANAGERS

• A Milestone 2 Million Hours In The Making

  Denver Water's Northwater Treatment Plant passes major safety milestone thanks to careful planning, engaged workers.
• WWEMA Window: The Workforce Is Evolving. Is Yours?

  It's no secret that we are in the midst of a large portion of the current workforce talent moving to retirement in the next 5 to 10 years. In fact, according to the Brookings Institution, roughly 1/3 of drinking water and wastewater operators in the U.S. will be eligible for retirement by 2028 — that's just 5 years from now!

• When Everyday Becomes Special

  Piping professionals must have a deep understanding of their systems and operation processes to prepare for those days when the unexpected occurs, and the surprise is not particularly pleasant. 

• The Smart Water Workforce Of The Future

  As next-generation technology and personnel arrive on the scene, what does the role of the utility worker look like?
• High School Students Test Out Water Quality Jobs

  Career-shadowing program pairs teens with Denver Water employees.
• Learning The Work By Taking A Walk

  Denver Water IT team headed into the field to learn how they could better support the organization.

• PSM And RMP Audits: What Manufacturers Can Do To Find And Correct Deficiencies

  In Part 1 of this series, we reviewed specific types of concerns that have been identified at many manufacturing sites for several of the PSM/RMP elements. In Part 2, we review the following elements: MOC/PSSR, Process Safety Information, Operating Procedures, Mechanical Integrity, Process Hazard Analysis, and Training.

• Process Safety Management (PSM) And Risk Management Plan (RMP) Audit Themes Across Industry

  Those who work in high hazard industries are familiar with the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements for routine audits to assess and verify compliance with these regulations. In a prior blog, we reviewed different strategies for accomplishing these audits. In this article, we cover specific types of concerns that have been identified at many manufacturing sites.

• 5 Job Search Tips For Water Professionals

  When my friend Björn Otto published a recent post in his newsletter Water. Technology. Marketing., I told the story of how I used business cards during job searches. Remembering this hack compelled me to post the successful job search tips I have used throughout my career...

• Tackling Succession Planning Woes Head On

  Digital solutions such as automation, digital systems, dashboards, and sensors help resolve this challenge and provide staff with operational insights of their facilities but these alone are not enough. Knowledge capture and transfer represent a core piece to smooth succession planning.