Jacobs · 2 weeks ago
Wastewater IPP Coordinator/ Lab Tech Lead – Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$59K/yr - $78K/yr
5+ years expJacobs is a company dedicated to solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Wastewater IPP Coordinator/ Lab Tech Lead to supervise laboratory operations for a wastewater facility, ensuring regulatory compliance and implementing an industrial pretreatment program.
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Responsibilities
Conducts a variety of biochemical, chemical and bacteriological tests and draws sound conclusions from laboratory analyses; as necessary, makes appropriate recommendations regarding water/wastewater treatment plant analyses
Performs chemical research
Determines whether the requirements are being met for an industrial pretreatment program
Implements a comprehensive quality assurance program based on the established guidelines
Advises Project Manager of results of various tests performed, and makes recommendations regarding the improvement of laboratory procedures, special studies and future laboratory operations
Performs many chemical analysis tests including the operation and maintenance of the most complex laboratory equipment
Directs, assigns and trains employees
Determines the effectiveness of and needed control of wastewater treatment operation
Uses laboratory equipment and materials skillfully and safely and supervises the cleaning and care of the lab equipment and supplies
Prepares reports and makes recommendations regarding laboratory record-keeping, reporting, operations, monitoring and control activities
Prepares a proposed budget for the laboratory
Teaches classes in mathematics and elementary chemistry to wastewater treatment plant personnel
Develops a safety program based on the OMI guidelines and the Right-to-Know regulations
Tracks and interprets pretreatment program regulations
Identifies requirements and responsibilities of POTW and industrial citizens
Maintains monitoring data and compliance records
Maintains current list of industrial users and open communication channels with same
Writes and issues discharge permits
Reviews industrial process changes and needs that may affect discharge to POTW
Recommends revisions in local pretreatment regulations and the POTW pretreatment program to keep them current with federal requirements and to meet the process needs of the POTW
Conducts and documents inspections
Schedules and conducts or coordinates sampling for the purpose of compliance and surcharge monitoring
Reviews self-monitoring and other monitoring data and determines compliance status
Calculates and reports surcharges for high-strength loadings (if applicable)
Develops or provides assistance to client in development of Enforcement Response Plan
Develops technically based local limits
Provides technical assistance to client in determination of appropriate enforcement actions
Assists POTW operations department in diagnosing process problems and identifying the source
Prepares Annual Report and others as required
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Chemistry or BS Degree in Bacteriology
Five years of experience doing chemical analysis and related tests
One year of experience at a supervisory level
Driver's license with no major infractions
Preferred
Master's degree in environmental science, chemistry or related field
Mid-level operator certification in the State in which the project is located
Five years of experience doing chemical analysis and related tests, including at least two years of experience in a wastewater treatment laboratory and one year in a management position
Knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and related sciences; principles and methods of chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological testing and analysis; chemicals and materials used in the laboratory; laboratory safety and equipment and material care and maintenance; the principles of supervision and training
Proficient in the use of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
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