LAB TECH

About the role

The Lab Technician C position provides technical support and information to Supervision and Management in various operational areas including environmental, boiler water chemistry, bulk chemical handling and logistics, gypsum processing, and auxiliary steam plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists with operating and maintaining wastewater treatment equipment.
• Documents operating data and water discharge quality as prescribed in SCDHEC discharge permits.
• Notifies supervision of any adverse trends or violations and assists with performing corrective measures when needed.
• Captures and analyzes samples from various sources such as fresh water, demineralized water, boiler water, wastewater, cooling tower water, and FGD systems.
• Documents results and informs supervision of deviations from expected values.
• Operates and assists with maintaining chemical feed systems for cooling tower equipment.
• Documents operating and performance data for cooling tower and condensers.
• Notifies supervision of any adverse trends.
• Operates and assists with maintaining boiler feed water system and analysis panels.
• Maintains proper reagent levels and instrument calibration.
• Prepares daily, monthly, and other periodic reports for water quality, gypsum quality, performance data, etc.
• Inspects all plant site safety showers as per BMP policy.
• Operates and assists with maintaining confined space monitoring equipment per OSHA guidelines.
• Maintains calibration logbook and stores in station files.

Requirements

• Lab Tech A: High School Diploma/GED + 5 years experience, Associate's Degree in Science or related field + 3 years experience or Bachelor's Degree + 1 years experience required.
• Must complete confined Space and Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Training.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must possess a "B" level Biological Wastewater License and a "D" level Water Distribution License.
• Compensation: $33.35 - $41.65 (min. - mid.)

• Lab Tech B: High School Diploma/GED + 2 years experience or Associate's Degree in Science or related field + 1 year.
• Must complete Confined Space and Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Training.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must possess a "D" level Biological Wastewater and "D" Level Water Distribution License.
• Compensation: $27.00 - $33.75 (min. - mid.)

• Lab Tech C: High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must complete Confined Space and Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Training.
• Must possess a "Trainee" designation for Biological Wastewater License within 6 months of employment and pass "D" level Biological Wastewater Test within 12 months.
• Compensation: $22.00 - $27.45 (min. - mid.)

Pay

• Lab Tech A: $33.35 - $41.65 (min. - mid.)
• Lab Tech B: $27.00 - $33.75 (min. - mid.)
• Lab Tech C: $22.00 - $27.45 (min. - mid.)

Schedule

• Hours are typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.