Part of Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions brings together experienced professionals in pursuit of the same goal: to solve the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, the environment and energy. We're always looking for passionate and creative people to help us in this mission!
Job Description
Job Summary The Field Service Representative position is responsible for assisting operations to maintain the chemistry needed for production.
Duties/Responsibilities ? Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records. ? Follow written analytical procedures for testing of customer solution samples including Plating tests, Volumetric and Gravimetric analysis, Instrumental analysis, etc... ? Perform calculations associated for the test results. ? Enter samples, test results etc... into data management system, review and validate results. ? Communicate status of testing samples to Supervisors and Laboratory staff. ? Proficiency in performing manual titrations. ? Knowledge of instrumental analysis. ? Maintain housekeeping standards in laboratory work areas and store hazardous materials in the proper locations and dispose of hazardous waste properly. ? Work with Applications Laboratory personnel to investigate any analysis issues. ? Operate equipment and follow procedures in accordance with ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 standards. ? Follows all safety procedures including general site safety rules and Chemical Hygiene Plan. ? Inspect tanks using the appropriate method ? Examine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, and consistency. ? Maintain tank chemistry ? Maintain waste treatment system ? Maintain add schedule ? Assist operators with concerns and troubleshoot ? Operate atomic absorption machine to process materials in compliance with applicable safety, energy, or environmental regulations. ? Maintain logs of instrument readings, test results, shift production and/or preventive maintenance schedule for entry in computer databases. ? Maintain 5S program ? Follow safety standards and rules ? Train new operators as needed The employer may require an employee to perform other duties as assigned on a temporary and infrequent basis
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities ? Good verbal and written communication skills, including engaging with customer ? Speak, read, and write English preferred ? Organized with great attention to detail. ? Ability to operate laboratory testing equipment. ? Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. ? High attention to detail
? Able to work in a fast-paced environment ? Thorough understanding of company quality specifications and manuals. ? Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ? Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. ? Ability to create and maintain cooperative, team-building relationships. ? Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. ? Basic calculations- mainly C1V1=C2V2, ? Methodological approach to troubleshooting in the lab- ? Adequate titrimetric, volumetric and gravimetric analysis experience ? Ability to create standard curves on a UV/VIS spectrophotometer ? Equipment operation- or at least competency to understand how the equipment functions ? Data interpretation, record keeping reporting and decision making ? Inline analyzers familiarity ? Cyanide competency ? working knowledge of UV/VIS Spectrophotometers, HPLC Instrumentation, and pH Meters ? Working knowledge of gravimetric assays. ? Working knowledge of computer and office software: Excel, MS Word ? ISO ? Tidiness ? Flexibility
Education and Experiences ? High School diploma or equivalent ? Pass a Class K Industrial Waste Water test within 4 months of employment ? Forklift license a plus ? Experience working in Water Treatment and/or a Fast-paced work environment is a plus. ? Lab experience strongly preferred ? Laboratory Software: LIMS systems, Minitab preferred
Additional Information
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