Water Quality Specialist

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for performing compliance tasks associated with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and treatment optimization for operations within the Division. These tasks are related to the collection, analyses, and reporting of SDWA compliance samples. This includes annual review and development of compliance monitoring calendars for the associated systems, collection of all compliance monitoring samples to comply with State and Federal regulations, in addition to OPS SQL development, creating/updating SOPs, data management (OPS SQL) and Excel spreadsheets, record keeping and company, State and Federal compliance reporting.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct bacteriological and chemical sampling as required by federal and state regulatory agencies and prepares and maintains required records and reports of the analyses for these agencies.
• Extensive knowledge of water quality regulations and water treatment plant processes; preferred.
• Perform other water quality monitoring and testing as directed in order to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment processes, or to optimize treatment for groundwater and surface water systems.
• Develop and/or update sampling plans and SOPs to ensure compliance with all applicable SDWA regulations.
• Recommend daily/seasonal treatment alterations to optimize treatment and to produce optimal water quality.
• Development and maintenance of OPs SQL and internal tracking procedures and CCRs as directed by the Water Quality Manager.
• Develop and implement local monitoring plans to ensure that treatment processes continually provide the best quality water to the customer at an economical price.
• Inspect the laboratories to ensure that they are properly equipped, and laboratory instruments are calibrated and maintained.
• Maintain chemical inventory and assist the Water Quality Manager with budget preparation.
• Participate in studies and projects to enhance compliance and optimize treatment methods and/or quality of product as directed.
• Network with local regulatory officials and commercial laboratories to develop and/or maintain a positive working relationship to support the company.
• Respond to Water Quality complaints or issues, taking appropriate corrective action including notification to management.
• Maintain awareness and practice safe operating procedures in conformance with OSHA Regulations and company EHS policies.
• Assist or perform special projects as assigned or as required to comply with new regulations or to enhance water quality or minimize costs.

Work Environment:

Education/Experience/Background:

• BS degree in chemistry, biology, or related science or equivalent work experience.
• 4 -7 years related or applicable experience in analytical lab analyses, sampling and reporting.
• Preferred knowledge of water quality compliance and sampling regulations and experience with treatment plant processes. Familiarity with Idaho drinking water regulations as well.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Laboratory analyses.
• Ability to read maps.
• Familiarity with Idaho drinking water regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to create and revise SOP and QA/QC documents.
• Ability to analyze raw and finished water quality, treatment levels and unique consumer quality problems through sampling and qualitative and quantitative laboratory testing.
• Ability to identify root cause of water quality/treatment problems and recommend to and assist production in implementing and monitoring water treatment solutions.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management, employees, customers and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Ability to read, write, create reports and presentations.
• Ability to deliver presentations.
• Ability to learn and obtain required certifications and licenses.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize time sensitive tasks.
• Ability to smell.
• Ability to lead.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve or trouble-shoot laboratory or treatment complications.
• Computer proficiency; specifically with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-starter with ability to work with little or no direct supervision and ability to use sound judgment to make decisions.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, co-workers, customers, and regulatory agencies utilizing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to interact with and resolve customer-related issues and complaints.
• Good leadership, strong organizational and presentation skills, attention to detail, neatness, orderliness and accuracy.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Idaho Operator’s license(s) or ability to obtain.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and climb ladders.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.