SPA EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING
DATES POSTED: 10/07 - 10/17/2026
Position Summary
Under supervision, the System Controller is responsible to monitor the gas and water systems, operate all re-pump stations to maintain adequate pressure on the system, establish high service pump rates at the Florence, Platte South, and Platte West Plants to maintain the desired water stages in the system reservoirs, and determine peak shaving rates at the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plant and Propane/Air Plants in order to keep within the District's authorized daily gas quantity. This position reports directly to the Director, Energy Acquisitions and the Director, Water Transmission and Supply.
Education
- Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Minimum Requirements
- Required - Minimum of 5 years of experience at water or gas plants and
- Required - Minimum of 2 years of previous shift work experience
Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing
Required - Have and maintain a valid drivers license Upon Hire and
Required - State of Nebraska Grade IV (4) Water Operator License of placement into this position within 180 Days
Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire
Required - Pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screen Upon Hire
Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Operator Qualification (OQ) Rule, thus must acquire and maintain qualifications for all covered tasks assigned to this position under the Districts Operator Qualification Plan. within 90 Days
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of District water and gas operations
Ability to accurately enter data into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Possess solid knowledge of basic mathematics.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a timely manner, sometimes in pressure situations.
Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise-wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency)
Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
Must be reliable and work rotating shifts (24x7x365)