Laboratory Technician - Wastewater Treatment Plant

Primary Job Duties

• Performs lab analyses of wastewater.
• Responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Water Environment Protection Facility in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Ohio and approved operating procedures.
• Plans, organizes and performs all required and assigned lab analyses.
• Coplanics, organizes and performs all required and assigned lab analyses. Coordinates additional analyses with other certified laboratories as required.
• Maintains all required records of laboratory operations.
• Completes all required local, state and/or federal reports.
• Tracks and maintains inventories of chemicals, supplies and lab equipment. Coordinates with the Superintendent to purchase materials, supplies and equipment.
• Compiles data and reports for land application of bio-solids. Coordinates with property owners, the Lorain County General Health District, state and federal environmental protection agencies as required and assigned.
• Communicates with the public; strives to remedy problems/complaints; conducts plant tours.
• Complies with all environmental health and safety procedures, work rules, and regulations and directives established to prevent injury and\or to reduce hazards to themselves, fellow employees, municipal property, and the public. Reports unsafe conditions.
• Develops, prepares, conducts and participates in and completes all required safety and training programs.
• Ensures operations are conducted in accordance with local, state and federal law, standard operating procedures, accepted industry practice and general or special instructions from the Superintendent or the Public Works Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• College level coursework in Chemistry, Biology and/or equivalent laboratory experience preferred.
• Class II Wastewater Operator License.
• Class II Wastewater Analyst Certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to accurately read gauges and meters.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
• Ability to perform standardized wastewater process control, monitoring, compliance sampling and testing including knowledge of activated sludge treatment.
• Knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling industrial chemicals.
• Must have basic computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel. SCADA system experience is preferred.
• Must be able to develop short term and long term work plans.

Benefits

The City of Oberlin offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. Please click HERE for more information.