Water Quality Technician

About the role

Responsible for collecting samples from the treatment plant or distribution system, performing routine water quality analyses, sample custody, data entry and recordkeeping. Interpret water quality results and initiate chemical dosage changes to treatment process. Responsible for organizing functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned facility. Investigates water quality complaints in the field and determines course of action needed. Responsible for maintaining all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work. Implements the day to day collection of water quality samples. Implements programs to ensure environmental compliance. Assists in resolving treatment issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling and/or analysis, as required, to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality regulations and company approved water quality standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analyzers, equipment, etc. to ensure established standards of performance and accuracy are maintained.
• Conduct special projects and prepare reports as needed.
• Work with internal and external customers to build good relationships and solve laboratory issues.
• Evaluate and monitor supplies and other laboratory costs to assist in maintaining the lab budget.
• Aids in planning, preparation, and control the portion of the financial plan relating to responsibilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory techniques and QA/QC programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Access required.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations and understanding of current environmental legislation and regulations.
• Regulatory knowledge of proper lab analytical testing methods is preferred.
• Must understand principles of water and/or wastewater treatment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associate's Degree preferred.
• Minimum Two (2) to four (4) years experience in water, wastewater, or environmental compliance preferred.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Previous compliance experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory techniques and QA/QC programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Access required.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations and understanding of current environmental legislation and regulations.
• Regulatory knowledge of proper lab analytical testing methods is preferred.
• Must understand principles of water and/or wastewater treatment.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8am to 430pm. Local travel to schools and homes.