Lab Technician
Company: Amentum
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the
World
Lab Technician
Scope of Work:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide base operations
support through the performance of a variety of chemical,
biological, bacteriological sampling and test on water, wastewater
and sludge for Federal, state, and local legislation governing the
environment.
Responsibilities:
* Performs a variety of routine laboratory tech functions.
* Use a variety of laboratory equipment including chemicals used in
the analysis of wastewater.
* Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory and maintain equipment in
clean and properly functioning state, to include all equipment
requiring calibration is scheduled as needed.
* Use prescribed laboratory techniques and perform routine
tests.
* Analyze samples of raw and treated wastewater, sludge, and other
byproducts of wastewater treatment process to determine efficiency
of plant processes and to ensure that plant effluent meets water
pollution control requirements, using standard laboratory
equipment: Conduct tests for settleable solids, suspended solids,
total solids, volatile solids, volatile acids, alkalinity, pH,
dissolved oxygen demand, turbidity, and other substances.
* Initiate changes in laboratory procedures and equipment in order
to increase efficiency of laboratory.
* Ensure all lab testing is performed per EPA standard methods.
* Conduct Composite sampling and testing and E-coli testing twice a
week per permit requirements.
* Conduct Quarterly test MPN and Bio-Solids test for Digester
sampling and conduct quarterly duplicate testing of composite
samples.
* Accurately completes and maintains a variety of reports as
required by local, state, and federal regulations. Accurately
communicates the outcome of testing to the Plant Lead and Utilities
Manager to provide for adjustment to the Plant.
* Pass annual DMR QC test.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
* Must be vaccinated in accordance with all Executive Orders,
Government mandates or requirements, contractual requirements, and
company policy
* Minimum of 2 years' specialized experience and/or formal
education to perform the duties of the position.
* HS Diploma or equivalent required.
* Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
* Must be able to successfully complete a National Agency Check
with Inquiries (Tier 1) background check.
* Must have and maintain a valid CO state driver's license.
* Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a
criminal record check.
* Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to
operate a company vehicle.
* Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational
hazards and standard safety practices.
* Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions
(extreme cold / heat, etc.).
* Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
* Knowledge of office automation software (MS Windows, MS Office,
including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel) required.
* Duties will require frequent periods of sitting, standing,
kneeling, walking, crouching, crawling, reaching, and
balancing.
* Physically fit to bend, stoop, and lift in awkward positions and
able to lift up to 60 lbs.
* Must possess the ability to work as a team or alone.
* May occasionally work outdoors at a water or wastewater treatment
plant or effluent discharge area and may then be exposed to
extremes of weather or dangerous chemicals/fumes.
Hourly Rate: $26.47
H&W Fringe: $280.93 - applied to mandatory benefits for all
employees working on this contract under provisions of the CBA.
Eligible employees will be able to select from a variety of benefit
options to include: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans; Health Care
Flexible Spending; Employee Assistance Plan; Disability Benefits;
401k Savings Plans; Holidays and Paid Time Off; Tuition Assistance
Program.
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PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring
practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard
to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United
States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation,
marital status, family structure, medical condition including
genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental
or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the
job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or
any other protected category under federal, state, or local
law.
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