Water Quality

2 days ago

Hopewell VA United States American Water Full time
Requisition ID: 106834

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing - by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense - Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Do you have a passion for Water Quality, Water Sampling and Looking to expand your career? Then this position is for YOU Apply today to become the newest member of the Virginia American Water family as our newest Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Specialist

Primary Role

Responsible for collecting samples from the treatment plant or distribution system, performing routine water quality analyses, sample custody, data entry and recordkeeping. Interpret water quality results and initiate chemical dosage changes to treatment process. Responsible for organizing functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned facility. Investigates water quality complaints in the field and determines course of action needed. Responsible for maintaining all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work. Implements the day to day collection of water quality samples. Implements programs to ensure environmental compliance. Assists in resolving treatment issues.

Key Accountabilities

  • Conduct sampling and/or analysis, as required, to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality regulations and company approved water quality standards.
  • Continuously evaluate water/wastewater treatment processes and recommend modifications to maintain or improve water quality. Identify potential issues and problems and initiate responsive actions and mitigate environmental violations
  • Monitor/calibrate and troubleshoot analyzers, equipment, etc. to ensure established standards of performance and accuracy are maintained
  • Conduct special projects and prepare reports as needed
  • Work with internal and external customers to build good relationships and solve laboratory issues.
  • Evaluate and monitor supplies and other laboratory costs to assist in maintaining the lab budget.
  • Assists in planning, preparation, and control the portion of the financial plan relating to responsibilities ON-CALL

    Knowledge/Skills

    • Knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory techniques and QA/QC programs.
    • Knowledge of regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Access.
    • Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations and understanding of current environmental legislation and regulations.
    • Regulatory knowledge of proper lab analytical testing methods.
    • Must understand principles of water and/or wastewater treatment and be able to troubleshoot systems.

      Certifications and Licenses

      • Active state driver's license required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.

        Travel Requirements

        • Local and occasional regional.

          Experience/Education

          • Associates Degree Preferred.
          • Minimum Two (2) to four (4) years experience in water, wastewater, or environmental compliance.

            Work Environment

            • Laboratory, Indoor/Outdoor, production/office environments

              Other

              • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
              • Ability tolift 35 lbs. Stairs required.
              • Must be able to distinguish colors to conduct testing using normal colorimetric methods.

                Competencies

                Champions safety

                Collaborates

                Cultivates innovation

                Customer obsessed

                Drives Results

                Nimble learning

                Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing ---

                American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

                Nearest Major Market: Richmond

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