Water or Wastewater Laboratory Technician

Company Description

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy.
Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

The Employee will be required to perform analytical testing on different unit processes of the facility with the primary focus of ensuring that the plant functions according to internal specifications, meeting the client's demands and all regulatory responsibility.

Key Characteristics:

• Skills in basic computer use
• Maintain a clean work area
• Use and Maintain laboratory equipment in proper working order
• Independently perform routine and non-routine tests and analyses
• Ensure the safe handling of all chemicals and equipment in the lab

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Compile data from all testing and analysis of samples
• Design and execute laboratory testing
• Observe and interpret analytical data
• Record and manage all laboratory data
• Organize and store all laboratory chemicals
• Prepare reports as required based on findings and in required time frame
• Properly use and maintain personal protective equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Preferred:

• Ability to use a variety of laboratory equipment and chemicals
• Knowledge of laboratory standards and regulations
• Knowledge of proper laboratory analytical testing methods for wastewater samples
• Knowledge of, and ability to comply with safety regulations and standards
• Knowledge of standard laboratory principles, techniques, equipment and materials
• Ability to troubleshoot and help determine causes of failed or negative trending results

Education & Experience Required:

• A diploma or Associate degree in Science
• At least two (2) years relative work experience in a water treatment or chemical testing lab

Preferred:

• A Bachelor degree in Science, Chemistry, or Laboratory
• Three (3) years work experience in water treatment facility lab

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and bending
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull moderate amounts of weight
• Both laboratory (80%) and plant (20%) work environments
• Less than 10% travel is expected

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement


Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.