Supervisor, Laboratory Jobs

Highlights of the job

• Supervises the training of subordinate and operations employees in modern methods of laboratory analyses and the use of sophisticated analytical equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Prepares water quality data to submit reports to federal, state, and county regulatory entities.
• Prepares written documents such as standard operating procedures (SOPs) and memos for the lab
• Maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• Data entry and review in the lab data repository
• Plans, assigns, and directs the work of a technical staff engaged in performing a wide variety of chemical and microbiological analyses.
• Uses specialized hand tools to install, maintain, calibrate laboratory analytical equipment
• Coordinates with 3rd party laboratory for compliance sampling.
• Handles various chemicals used in the Laboratory
• Assumes ownership of the lab and analytical equipment
• Studies and adopts new and improved methods for the performance of chemical, microbiological, and physical analyses.
• Reviews the work products of others to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, EPCOR Chemical Hygiene Plan or other standard and methods for water and wastewater.
• Maintains laboratory procedures and all associated equipment.

What’s required to be successful

• 3 or more years of experience in Water Quality, Environmental Quality, Industrial Pretreatment, Wastewater or in a general environmental laboratory
• 1 or more years of Lead or Supervisory experience
• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.

• Able to direct and support staff performing a variety of duties at a variety of skill levels.
• Knowledge of Water/Wastewater operations
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other software as needed.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
• Listen, communicate and work effectively and courteously with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers to include state and county regulatory agencies.
• Attend various meetings as needed or directed.
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, contractors and the general public.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously, and use good judgment to prioritize schedule and work tasks to complete work within specified time periods and deadlines.
• Knowledge of water quality standards and regulations (County, State and Federal Government)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines.
• Strong quantitative skills (analytical, technical, problem solving, attention to detail).
• Field sampling procedures and analytical methods
• Sample collection, preservation and analysis of drinking water and wastewater parameters
• Must be able to perform laboratory practices required to properly evaluate treatment processes, such as BOD, DO, pH, jar test, CL2 residual, turbidity, COD, color, hardness, TSS, TDS and metals.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Texas Driver’s License required.
• Complete required OSHA/Safety Training
• Ability to operate analytical instrumentation and conduct related analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, listening, negotiation, consulting).

• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.
• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, driving, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required.