Lab Technician (12HR)
About The Position
A lab technician collects and analyzes various water samples, prescribes chemical additions to various systems based on analysis and guidelines established by the plant chemist. Prepares and performs required analysis and calculations on coal samples. Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on chemical analysis instrumentation. Prepares chemical mixtures used for test applications; performs non-water analysis on equipment in and out of service as required; prepares and maintains necessary reports; and performs other tasks assigned. Inspect and maintain plant fire extinguishers. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
Requirements
- Applicant must have the following academic requirements and be able to provide school transcripts.
- A "C" grade or better in each of the listed courses is required to satisfy the academic requirements.
- Chemistry 1210: General Chemistry - 4 semester hours
- Chemistry 1230: General Chemistry 1 Lab - 1 semester hour
- Chemistry 1220: General Chemistry 2 - 4 semester hours
- Chemistry 1240: General Chemistry 2 Lab - 1 semester hour
- Mathematics 1050: College Algebra - 4 semester hours
- These courses will be the standard against which courses taken at other colleges will be measured. If courses taken at other colleges are accepted by the committee as transfer credit for these listed classes, then those courses taken at other colleges satisfy these educational requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in utility plant maintenance and instrumentation is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Collects and analyzes various water samples.
- Prescribes chemical additions to various systems based on analysis and guidelines established by the plant chemist.
- Prepares and performs required analysis and calculations on coal samples.
- Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on chemical analysis instrumentation.
- Prepares chemical mixtures used for test applications.
- Performs non-water analysis on equipment in and out of service as required.
- Prepares and maintains necessary reports.
- Performs other tasks assigned.
- Inspect and maintain plant fire extinguishers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option.
- Life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
