Job Description

ESG Operations, an Inframark Company, is hiring an experience Lab Analyst in Winder, GA to support our municipal water and wastewater treatment teams. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing water samples to assess water quality. We are looking for candidates with a Water or Wastewater Laboratory License or a Class 2 Water/Wastewater license.

Duties and responsibilities

• Collect samples at prescribed intervals or as requested from the water distribution system, wastewater treatment plants, streams, or commercial and residential establishments for laboratory analysis.

• Conduct physical and bacteriological laboratory analysis as applicable to water, wastewater, or industrial analysis, including but not limited to alkalinity, phosphates, BOD, COD, TOC, total/dissolved/suspended/settleable solids, dissolved oxygen, chlorine residual, fluoride, pH, temperature, turbidity, total/fecal coliform via membrane filtration, MPN, P/A, conductivity, chlorides, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, and TKN.

• Perform data entry in required formats to include:

• Analytical results

• Observations/corrective action

• Quality Control

• Maintain various records and daily logs to include:

• Analytical calibrations

• Preventative/corrective maintenance

• Chains of Custody

• Reagent/standard preparation

• Chemical inventories

• Responsible for the integrity of all analytical results and corresponding quality control/assurance.

• Maintain the working order and proper calibration of field/laboratory materials and equipment.

• Maintains State Drinking Water Laboratory Certification (if applicable) by maintaining logs, pure culture controls, general laboratory QC and record keeping.

• Attend safety classes, and reinforce and comply with company safety policies.

• Work harmoniously with peers, supervisors, and the public, and comply with company policies.

Qualifications

It requires the completion of a standard high school education or its recognized equivalent, supplemented by courses in chemistry, biology, and math. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be available for 24-hour call and weekend rotation. State Board of Examiners Wastewater/Water Laboratory Analyst Certification preferred or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

Knowledge of:

• Laboratory techniques and water analysis methodology

• Water and wastewater plant operations

Skill in:

• Operation of laboratory equipment includes a spectrometer, microscope, pH meter, fluoride meter, conductivity meter, ISE probe, incubator, titrator, analytical balance, DO meter, and TOC analyzer.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Lift a manhole cover when placing samplers in manhole

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and inside/outside conditions; including potentially hazardous pollutants and industrial operations, dirt, grease, and moving mechanical parts requiring the use of protective devices. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Some tools and equipment require a high degree of skill. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly. The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required. The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.

Requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.