 Company History Founded in 1886 as the American Water Works & Guarantee Company, American Water has been serving customers and communities for more than 121 years, and is the parent company to our nineteen state subsidiaries.
The people of American Water have centuries of combined experience in the water and wastewater industry. The team includes world-renowned researchers who are on the leading edge of scientific study and environmental protection, people who have been with us not only decades, but also for generations, and those who are passionate about environmental stewardship and care. Our crew members and plant operators get up each day with one goal in mind - to make sure American Water provides the best possible water service to our customers. We're a company with a track record of financial success, environmental compliance, successful partnerships, and commitment to our customers. We are customer and community focused, forward thinking and performance driven. Our beginnings were humble, and the company's origins can be traced to the local water utilities of the post-civil war era. A small group of entrepreneurs and innovators spurred the nation's industrial development by bringing a critical commodity - pure, abundant water - to towns and cities across the land. In the years that followed, American Water grew and grew as smaller systems were purchased. Our service footprint now stretches across the country and into Canada.
Today, our hard-working teams proudly serve more than 15.6 million people in 32 U.S. states and in Ontario, Canada. We work hard each and every day to supply our customers with something they cannot live without - high-quality water and wastewater services. We are scientists, innovators and stewards of the environment.
We are American Water. Job Details Lab Technician | Job ID #: 4148 | Location: Fort Meade, MD | | Functional Category:Environmental Compliance | Business Unit Description: Fort Meade | | Employment Type: Full Time - Regular | Education Required: Bachelors Degree | | Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years | Relocation Provided: | | Shift: | Hours of Work: | Primary Role
Provide laboratory support for wet chemical and/or microbiological testing for wastewater treatment process. Maintain Laboratory certifications, inventory, and reporting duties.
Key Accountabilities
Collects and prepare samples for analysis within method required holding times and laboratory goals. Performs sample analysis for pH, Dissolved Oxygen, BOD5, Total Suspended Solids, Ammonia, and other normal wastewater permit parameters and process control work, in accordance with Standard Methods for the examination of Water and Wastewater.
Maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with regulations and industry standards. Order and manage laboratory supplies / inventory including glassware, reagents, samples preparation supplies, and laboratory equipment and tools.
Follows Company's Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies
Understand and follow all QA/QC protocols to ensure all data generated meets EPA and accrediting authority standards and laboratory requirements
Participate in internal and external audits including preparation and follow-up.
Maintain logs, prepares Discharge Monitoring Reports, and prepares other required reports for state or internal use. Maintain Laboratory Information System on computer for both water and wastewater system
Maintain laboratory certification requirements. Prepare and submit annual Laboratory Performance evaluation to state agency
Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations and customers
Skills
Ability to preparation of samples in accordance with regulations
Ability to conduct chemical and/or microbiological tests and data analysis related to wastewater analysis
Good quality control skills (e.g. technical, problem solving, attention to detail)
Good interpersonal skills (e.g. cooperation, teamwork, tact/diplomacy)
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer literacy skills including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc
Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.
Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.iday and overtime work as needed
Knowledge
Knowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of all the equipment in the water treatment system.
Specifically but not limited to knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling chlorine and other industrial chemicals.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Minimum of a B.S. or B.A. degree in chemistry or closely related science curriculum from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of six months laboratory experience in analytical chemistry, or a two year associate degree from an accredited college, university, or technical institute in chemistry technology, environmental sciences, or closely related science curriculum plus a minimum of two years experience in analytical chemistry. Non-degree supervisors must have at least six years laboratory experience in analytical chemistry.
Technical training equivalent or additional experience may be substituted for degree.
The position requires experience and possession a Water Treatment Plant operator certification required by the plant permit.
Must possess and keep current minimum Certification.
Must possess a valid state driver's license Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V
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