About This Role
This role involves performing professional and technical chemical, physical, and biological testing of water samples, both in the field and in the laboratory. The analyst collects and analyzes samples, reports results, and investigates water quality issues. The position requires close collaboration with other departments to resolve problems related to both potable water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems.
Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, and report results on water samples throughout the potable water distribution system
- Conduct field investigations of Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO
- Respond to water quality requests and advise customers on resolving issues
- Work closely with other departments to identify and resolve problems
- Read and interpret federal, state, and local rules and regulations
- Collect water samples at various stages of the water production and distribution system for bacteriological and chemical testing
- Collect environmental and industrial samples
- Perform a variety of routine physical, chemical, and biological tests, both in the field and in the laboratory
- Maintain detailed physical and electronic logs and prepare comprehensive reports of results
- Investigate customer concerns related to water quality, including collecting samples, performing field tests, taking notes, and advising solutions
- Analyze data and prepare reports of field and laboratory work performed
- Operate a motor vehicle
- Maintain necessary inventory
- Use computer to maintain records of tests and results, producing maps through GIS and other applications
- Conduct regular and special chemical and biological testing and analysis of water, wastewater, industrial waste, and by-product of the treatment process samples
- Analyze test results, prepare reports of findings, and route appropriately
- Communicate with operational personnel regarding matters of concern
- Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to generate, track, and maintain records and reports
- Accurately perform required calculations
- Clean, maintain, and calibrate equipment
- Develop and/or modify test methods as needed to overcome matrix interference, improve detection limits, and increase precision
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of laboratory experience involving the chemical testing and analysis of materials or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
- Intermediate level of computer skills and knowledge and data entry skills
