Water/Wastewater Operator - Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Northeast - Kittanning, PA

Duties and Responsibilities: Visit contracted treatment plants as required. Under guidance of the licensed operator in charge, conduct overall operation and maintenance of the treatment plant and effluent quality assessment monitoring. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of sample handling and storage. Maintain current, thorough working knowledge of Drinking Water requirements. Stay current on all sample bottle and preservation requirements. Maintain thorough knowledge of sewage treatment processes & effluent quality requirements, drinking water treatment processes & requirements. Stay current on sample collection, sample handling & storage, sample holding times, sample preservation, sample log-in, sample recording and successful completion of related paperwork including chain of custody and work orders. Notify and/or follow-up with your supervisor and/or customers if any of the plant parameters are close or over the permit level. Demonstrate a general knowledge of and compliance with the test procedures, quality control policies, safety procedures, and ethical & legal responsibilities. Interaction with DEP officials as required. Develop and maintain good working relationship with all the customers/plant owners. Develop and maintain knowledge of wastewater, drinking water and ground water operations. Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

Visit contracted treatment plants as required; Under guidance of the licensed operator in charge, conduct overall operation and maintenance of the treatment plant and effluent quality assessment monitoring; Maintain a thorough working knowledge of sample handling and storage; Maintain current, thorough working knowledge of Drinking Water requirements; Stay current on all sample bottle and preservation requirements; Maintain thorough knowledge of sewage treatment processes & effluent quality requirements, drinking water treatment processes & requirements; Stay current on sample collection, sample handling & storage, sample holding times, sample preservation, sample log-in, sample recording and successful completion of related paperwork including chain of custody and work orders; Notify and/or follow-up with your supervisor and/or customers if any of the plant parameters are close or over the permit level; Demonstrate a general knowledge of and compliance with the test procedures, quality control policies, safety procedures, and ethical & legal responsibilities; Interaction with DEP officials as required; Develop and maintain good working relationship with all the customers/plant owners; Develop and maintain knowledge of wastewater, drinking water and ground water operations; Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

HS diploma or GED; Possession of a current, valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Possession of a valid, Water and wastewater operators certification as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or pass test of such certification no later than 3 years (full-time) in this position; Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship; Professional working proficiency in English; Ability to lift and move a minimum of 75 pounds without assistance; Ability to climb a ladder to a height of at least 20 feet; Ability to walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stand and climb stairs; Ability to stand for long periods of time; Ability to wear appropriate safety equipment; Ability to utilize fine motor coordination, clear speech, and good visual acuity; Ability to travel by car; Ability to use ladders and scaffolds; Ability to work at heights and in inclement weather; Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously; Ability to collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information; Ability to understand and respond to a diverse population

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage; Life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; Paid holidays; Paid time off; Dental and vision options; Career development support