Lab Technician Gr 3
About The Position
Under supervision, assists or performs complex chemical analysis of coal, water chemicals, air and other materials. Learns and understands the lab processes in order to perform the job duties with less oversight. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Assist in monitoring boiler water quality and monitor and maintain water treatment facility and its associated equipment. Conduct daily sampling. Assist in performance of analyses per established laboratory procedures. Assist in operation and maintenance of test equipment. Conform to all environmental, health and safety rules in the work place. Perform other duties as assigned. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Two years of college or technical school in chemistry, or equivalent. Equivalent would include 2 years of military experience or some post high school education in addition to 1 to 3 years experience in chemical laboratory work. Associate's/Bachelor's degree preferred. Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, all required training to advance to Lab Technician Grade 2. Must successfully qualify for Lab Technician Grade 2 within two years. Must be available for call-out. Must live within 35 minutes of the plant. Other musts: Physical Demands - walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.
Requirements
- Two years of college or technical school in chemistry, or equivalent.
- Equivalent would include 2 years of military experience or some post high school education in addition to 1 to 3 years experience in chemical laboratory work.
- Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, all required training to advance to Lab Technician Grade 2.
- Must successfully qualify for Lab Technician Grade 2 within two years.
- Must be available for call-out.
- Must live within 35 minutes of the plant.
- Physical Demands - walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's/Bachelor's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring boiler water quality
- Monitor and maintain water treatment facility and its associated equipment
- Conduct daily sampling
- Assist in performance of analyses per established laboratory procedures
- Assist in operation and maintenance of test equipment
- Conform to all environmental, health and safety rules in the work place
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
