Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator

City of Easthampton•Easthampton, MA

About The Position

The City of Easthampton is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator position in the Department of Public Works (DPW), Wastewater Division. This position performs skilled technical and administrative work related to wastewater treatment monitoring, analysis, and testing. The coordinator conducts laboratory testing, operates and maintains laboratory equipment, performs quality control procedures, and ensures accurate documentation of test results. Additional related duties are performed as required.

Requirements

Associate degree in chemistry, environmental technology, or a related field; 3–5 years of experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment operations, or environmental laboratory work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Grade 6 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s License.
OSHA 10 Certification.

Responsibilities

Inspect and sample industrial users and facilities to evaluate industrial processes, waste handling, and wastewater discharges for compliance with regulations and permitted limits.
Collect, analyze, and interpret wastewater samples, including testing for BOD, TSS, COD, pH, temperature, color, and surfactants, and evaluate results from outside laboratories.
Prepare and submit required EPA and DEP reports; maintain inspection records; and prepare notices of violation, compliance reminders, and follow-up correspondence.
Oversee quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure laboratory testing, data collection, and reporting meet established standards and regulatory requirements.
Maintain the plant laboratory according to regulatory standards, including scheduling required testing, ordering supplies, coordinating laboratory services, and ensuring laboratory procedures are followed.
Monitor wastewater treatment operations and pump stations, conduct laboratory testing, respond to alarms, and assist with general plant operations as needed.
Provide laboratory coverage during employee absences, holidays, and scheduled weekends, approximately every fourth week, as operational needs require.
Attend scheduled Pretreatment meetings and perform other related duties as required.