Chemist-Wastewater Operations

Compensation
$29.13 - $44.13
(Based on Experience)

Summary
The Chemist conducts a variety of quantitative and qualitative chemical, microbiological, and physical analyses on wastewater to meet regulatory, quality control, and process control monitoring requirements. This position is responsible for monitoring wastewater treatment chemicals of wastewater as conditions and abilities warrant. This position requires progressive responsibility, knowledge, and skill regarding wastewater treatment, monitoring regulations, administrative duties, and the production of regulatory reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, microbiological, toxicological, and physical analyses that include reagent and media preparation, instrument operation, calibration, maintenance checks and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC).
• Collect field samples.
• Contribute to the record keeping and reporting (both electronically and hardcopy) of laboratory data, regulatory reporting, Monthly Operations Report, plant meetings, etc.
• Validate accurate readings from inline meters, particle counters, analyzer reagent change/replenishment, and verify local readings against sample analyses.
• Monitor and control wastewater treatment chemical processes and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Solve difficult technical problems, devise solutions and apply new methods to wastewater treatment and laboratory analyses.
• Participate in laboratory certification preparation and renewal.
• Maintain a clean lab.
• Perform shift work which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend and holiday assignments.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.
• Provide on the job training.
• Purchase laboratory supplies, equipment, consumables, and chemicals.
• Participate in the chlorine leak response team.
• Contribute to laboratory and safety training.
• Perform related work duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

At the time of application, applicant must:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry or related science
• Must obtain a Michigan F3 license or Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator D Certification within two (2) years of Level 1 designation
• Meet all requirements to advance to Chemist Level 2 within five (5) years of Level 1 designation
• NOTE: Can be a Current Chemistry Senior in their final program year with 91 credits or more (upload a copy of your current transcripts for verification)

Other Requirements

• Valid Michigan Driver's License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This position requires the ability to climb, bend, twist, carry, stack, push, pull and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength. This position also requires the ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods of time, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms, detect abnormal equipment sounds, visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night. Employees will be required to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment; perform work in confined spaces.

Physical Requirements Continued:

Employees will also be required to pass a vision test, yearly baseline physical and fit test for respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate equipment.

Environmental Working Requirements:

Work is performed at the plants. Work may be performed near open wastewater, systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, heat producing and potentially explosive. Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal

protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.

Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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