Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conducts a variety of biochemical, chemical and bacteriological tests and draws sound conclusions from laboratory analyses; as necessary, makes appropriate recommendations regarding water/wastewater treatment plant analyses
• Performs chemical research
• Determines whether the requirements are being met for an industrial pretreatment program
• Implements a comprehensive quality assurance program based on the established guidelines
• Tracks and interprets pretreatment program regulations
• Identifies requirements and responsibilities of POTW and industrial citizens
• Maintains monitoring data and compliance records
• Maintains current list of industrial users and open communication channels with same
• Writes and issues discharge permits
• Reviews industrial process changes and needs that may affect discharge to POTW
• Recommends revisions in local pretreatment regulations and the POTW pretreatment program to keep them current with federal requirements and to meet the process needs of the POTW
• Conducts and documents inspections
• Schedules and conducts or coordinates sampling for the purpose of compliance and surcharge monitoring
• Reviews self-monitoring and other monitoring data and determines compliance status • Calculates and reports surcharges for high-strength loadings (if applicable)
• Develops or provides assistance to client in development of Enforcement Response Plan
• Develops technically-based local limits
• Provides technical assistance to client in determination of appropriate enforcement actions
• Prepares Annual Report and others as required
• Performs other duties as required
- Associates Degree in Chemistry or Bacteriology
- Five years of experience doing chemical analysis and related tests
- Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
Ideally You'll Also Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry or related field
- Mid-level operator certification in the State in which the project is located
- Five years of experience doing chemical analysis and related tests, including at least two years of experience in a wastewater treatment laboratory and one year in a management position
- Knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and related sciences; principles and methods of chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological testing and analysis; chemicals and materials used in the laboratory; laboratory safety and equipment and material care and maintenance; the principles of supervision and training
- Proficient in the use of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as, outdoors which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination when preparing reports and using a computer keyboard, have vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents and operate office equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour time period must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, wear and use appropriate safety equipment.
