Waste Water Analyst

Tate & Lyle•Okmulgee, OK

23h

About The Position

The WWTP lab technician performs physical and analytical tests on samples collected from the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and production facility, including samples from the equalization tank, UASB, SBR, disk filter, production plant flume, stills bottoms, final effluent, and impoundments. The role requires accurate sample testing, recordkeeping, and reporting, as well as independent work during night shifts, weekends, and holidays. Employees must be able to work 12-hour shifts. The position includes collecting and labeling samples, preparing them according to documented procedures, calibrating equipment, and maintaining accurate records. Daily and weekly compliance testing includes pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), and total residual oxidant (TRO) measurements, along with correctly completing chain-of-custody forms and escalating abnormal or out-of-compliance results. The role also involves cleaning glassware and utensils, monitoring chemical and reagent inventories, routine facility rounds and cleaning, and light maintenance. The technician is expected to follow environmental, health, food safety, and quality policies and procedures, report incidents and hazards, and participate in safety activities. Physical requirements include handling containers weighing approximately 40 pounds, spending up to 10 hours per shift on one's feet, and using fine manual dexterity for laboratory measurements. A high school diploma or GED is required; an associate degree is preferred. Candidates must qualify to obtain and hold the proper certification from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Prior wastewater treatment plant experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must qualify to obtain and hold proper certification from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including handling containers weighing approximately 40 pounds and spending up to 10 hours per shift on one's feet.
Ability to work independently during night shifts, weekends, and holidays, and to work 12-hour shifts.
Ability to learn basic computer skills and enter data.
Demonstrated ability to learn the duties of the position within a reasonable amount of time.
Manual dexterity for fine measurements with laboratory equipment and basic math skills for calculating test results.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
At least one year of prior wastewater treatment plant work experience.

Responsibilities

Independently retrieve, label, and prepare samples according to documented procedures.
Perform physical and analytical tests on wastewater and production samples, including daily pH and DO testing and weekly TRO testing.
Calibrate laboratory equipment and maintain accurate records of tests and results.
Coordinate work independently and report results accurately and promptly.
Complete chain-of-custody forms correctly for compliance samples.
Escalate out-of-compliance results or abnormal operating parameters to the WWTP supervisor or Area Manager.
Clean glassware and utensils after use and store them in cabinets or drawers.
Conduct routine facility rounds to identify leaks or other problems that could cause environmental permit non-compliance.
Clean the grounds, control room, laboratory, and restroom facilities on a routine basis.
Monitor reagent and chemical inventories and assist with ordering.
Perform light maintenance, including completing preventive maintenance, cleaning heat exchangers, and changing tubing.
Follow food safety, environmental, health, and safety requirements; report incidents, hazards, and near misses; and participate in safety activities.