BENEFITS Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.Position Purpose: Performs a variety of chemical, biological, and physical tests required for research, development or quality control. Compiles data for reports. Assists in special studies in the laboratory and in the field. Collect samples throughout the WWTF and various IPP sample locations.  Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Sets up equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control. Cleans and makes minor repairs on laboratory apparatus and equipment and ensures a high standard of housekeeping, quality control and safety.Set up and collect water samples in the treatment plant, collection system, and industrial sites as assigned and perform routine tests such as pH, Ammonia-N, Total Phosphorus, TSS & VSS, DO, CBOD and other tests as needed. Records and computes results from test data and maintains quality control records and charts as assigned. Performs quantitative and qualitative analyses to determine chemical and physical properties of experimental and developmental materials.Prepares chemical solutions used in performing water analysis following standardized formulas or experimental procedures. Assists in maintaining an inventory of chemical stores. Collects and logs all Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents for chemical stores.Maintains and distributes as necessary, current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for applicable methods. Informs Laboratory Supervisory immediately of any personnel, equipment, instrument and material problems and SOP or methodology deviations. Responds to and documents any necessary corrective action.Responds to customer inquiries by performing wet chemistry analysis and completing proper reports.Conducts IPP inspections at commercial, and industrial facilities within the service area.Investigates spills/complaints related to industrial & commercial users, evaluate spill control plans.Assist in IPP permit issuance, install samplers & collect samples.Performs a variety of manual functions. Duties involve the use of a variety procedures or processes and generally have predetermined standards. Uses judgement to arrange job details in order to achieve pre-determined objectives. Must follow established quality, process, safety and emergency response procedures. Must adhere to specifications and schedule. May suggest process improvements. Resolves routine problems independently. Uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments. Waits for direction for next steps or assignments outside of routine. Keeps supervisor informed of problems.Work Environment:Spends 100% of time in lab or operations environment.Typically spends 10 - 20% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.Company service vehicles are used as required. Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, airborne particles, and noise, rotating machinery, high pressure, hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards. Frequently exposed to toxic and caustic chemicals.
