Specialist, Water Quality

Epcor • Surprise, AZ

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About The Position

Join EPCOR as a Water Quality Specialist and play a critical role in safeguarding public health and environmental compliance. In this role, you’ll be part of a dedicated Operations team ensuring our drinking water and wastewater systems meet the highest standards. This position reports directly to the Water or Wastewater Operations leadership team , depending on assignment and provides technical expertise that supports operational excellence across multiple service areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Water-Related Sciences, or Engineering or equivalent experience
• Valid Arizona Class D driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Knowledge of water quality and wastewater standards, environmental regulations (county, state, and federal), and water/wastewater treatment processes
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including the ability to operate and interpret results from analytical instrumentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and related software tools
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities; capable of prioritizing tasks and working independently to meet deadlines
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal teams and regulatory agencies

Responsibilities

• Conduct water and wastewater sampling and testing to ensure compliance with drinking water regulations and wastewater permit requirements at the local and state level
• Maintain accurate monitoring and reporting for environmental compliance
• Provide technical guidance on water quality and wastewater issues, including regulatory and permit-based compliance monitoring and reporting
• Maintain and calibrate internal laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Maintain and calibrate inline instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Recommend treatment processes and operational procedures to maintain water quality standards
• Manage the formatting and loading of analytical results for various EPCOR drinking water and wastewater treatment systems into databases; troubleshoot data issues as needed
• Maintain laboratory procedures in compliance with Arizona Department of Health Services requirements for a certified laboratory.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and timely reporting.
• Perform other responsibilities as requested

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a market-aligned salary and performance-based incentive programs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance - plus a retirement plan with substantial company contributions.
• Generous Time-Off & Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of paid vacation, sick time, holidays, personal days, and programs that support your well-being.
• Professional Development: Benefit from tuition reimbursement, certification support, and ongoing training opportunities to grow your career.
• Safety-First Culture: We prioritize your safety through robust training, proactive programs, and recognition of safety milestones.
• Inclusive & Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that values diverse perspectives, celebrates innovation, and fosters a sense of belonging.
• Award-Winning Workplace: EPCOR has been recognized as a Best Places to Work employer – it’s our people who make that possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees