Grit Testing Coordinator

About the role

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a Grit Testing Coordinator to partner with our experienced grit testing team in this environmentally focused industry.

Responsibilities

• Answers technical questions from customers about grit testing.
• Request and obtain the information required to develop a quote for Grit Removal Efficiency Testing or Grit Profile.
• Develop GRIT TECH™ and Smith & Loveless Grit Efficiency and Grit Profile costing, pricing strategy and formal quotes/proposals.
• Determine what equipment is required for a grit test, have it crated, and send it to the job site for grit test.
• Request detailed drawings, test locations, and velocities at each location before going to the job site for the testing. If customer does not want to provide this information, send forms for end-user to state in the documentation they realize the tests may be inconclusive.
• Obtain approval from Engineering on test locations, verify elevations, and, etc. Develop test plan and testing locations approved before anyone is sent to the job site.
• Provide the data collection forms and test plan to technicians performing the test for measurement and documentation of test results.
• Perform or manage lab processing of grit samples.
• Project Manager for assigned testing and other various projects. Perform on-site testing, oversee the grit testing, and make sure protocols are followed. Supervision of assigned or indirect team members.
• Invent and keep track of all grit testing equipment. Make sure that when the equipment comes back from a job site it is still operating correctly.
• Draft testing reports from field tests and lab tests for approval by Engineering (and others as required). Issue final report to customers. Files reports for future reference and maintains list of test sites.
• Answer the GRIT TECH™ phone line and e-mails.
• Work with Marketing Team to develop marketing and materials for Grit Testing and GRIT TECH™.
• Periodically check the GRIT TECH™ PO box for mail, checks, and samples.
• Follow-up on inquiries and quotes.
• Process orders and makes sure projects are invoiced in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, science, construction management, business, or marketing.
• Associate Technical Degree or equivalent job-related experience will be considered.
• 3 months or more related experience in the product manufacturing, product testing industry with specific emphasis in custom manufactured product lines is preferred.
• Previous experience in environmental testing, wastewater, or field service in the water/wastewater industry is highly preferred.
• Experience in technical writing and project management is beneficial to this position.
• Excellent analytical ability.
• Effective interpersonal communication, technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze existing markets of a product to grow and expand the same.
• Ability to communicate with end users and consulting engineers to assist in the selection and implementation of testing and related products.
• Ability to understand costing, markup and discounts to develop pricing strategy.
• Ability to read and understand project specifications and drawings.
• Ability to set goals and be highly organized.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.
• Able to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (50) pounds if necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
• Able to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.
• Able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Occasional travel required to wastewater treatment facilities and trade shows.

About us

For 80 years Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base. A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe. Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings. With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic enrollment + employee-directed investment options
• Discretionary 401(k) Match based on performance (100% vested after 3 years)
• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits including life insurance & disability coverage
• Paid Time Off - 10 Paid Holidays; 2 weeks’ Vacation (3 weeks after 5 years); 6 Paid Sick/Personal Days annually
• Insurance & Financial Benefits - Medical Plans (PPO & High-Deductible options); Dental Insurance with preventative care covered at 100%; Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage; Group Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid)
• Additional Benefits - Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Health Savings Account (HSA) (for HDHP participants); Voluntary Life & AD&D Coverage for employees and dependents