Requisition ID: 106487
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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.
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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.
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Work Schedule
7 week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays. 4 -10 hour work days on a flex schedule.
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 suggest chemical dosage changes to treatment process. Review and test water quality complaints.
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Key Accountabilities
- Collect and analyze process control and regulatory samples using quantitative and qualitative methods. Maintain bacteriological laboratory and perform bacteriological analysis in the absence of the lab analyst.
- Review laboratory test results to ensure that the laboratory data meets QA/QC protocol and regulatory requirements.
- Initiate chemical dosage changes when necessary.
- Review, troubleshoot and maintain all laboratory equipment and continuous monitors.
- Assist in the training and development Plant Operators on water quality analysis.
- 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.
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory techniques Knowledge of QA/QC programs Familiar with EPA and DNR rules and regulations.
Experience/Education
- Associates in Science field
- 2 years of general lab experience preferred. (B.S. degree in Science related field may be substituted for work experience.).
Travel Requirements
- Local St. Louis regional area
Work Environment
- Laboratory, Indoor/Outdoor, production/office environments
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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: St Louis
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