Industrial Water Treatment Technician

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INTRODUCTION:

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper water quality for use in heating, cooling and power generating equipment by monitoring the specific traits of water resources at various stages of utility production.

MAJOR DUTIES:

The incumbent Industrial Water Treatment Technician roles and responsibilities include:

• Monitoring boiler water and cooling water systems throughout the plant to ensure proper operating parameters are maintained.
• Analyze historical data and trends for the purpose of troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Collect and analyze water samples for microbiological contamination and ensure proper chemical dosing.
• Take appropriate actions when necessary to meet KPI’s.
• Maintain and repair inline analyzers.
• Maintain and rebuild chemical pumps.
• Perform calibrations and cleaning on a variety of different measurement probes.
• Perform calculations required for test results and conversions.
• Maintain accurate logs.
• Accurately inventory chemicals.
• Safely handle chemical deliveries and refill day tanks as needed.
• Accurately perform environmental sampling and analysis.
• Communicate any abnormal conditions to supervisor and/or operations.

FACTORS:

Knowledge Required by the Position

The incumbent is required to present one, or both, of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or similar.
• Five years’ experience in industrial water treatment processes.

Supervisory Controls:

The supervisor outlines overall objectives and available resources. The employee and supervisor, in consultation, discuss timeframes, scope of the assignment including possible stages, and possible approaches. The employee determines the most appropriate principles, practices, and methods to apply in all phases of assignments, including the approach to be taken, degree of intensity, and depth of research in management advisories; frequently interprets regulations on his/her own initiative, applies new methods to resolve complex and/or intricate, controversial, or unprecedented issues and problems, and resolves most of the conflicts that arise; and keeps the supervisor informed of progress and of potentially controversial matters. The supervisor reviews completed work for soundness of overall approach, effectiveness in meeting requirements or producing expected results, the feasibility of recommendations, and adherence to requirements.

Guidelines:

The employee uses a wide variety of reference materials and manuals; however, they are not always directly applicable to issues and problems or have gaps in specificity. The employee uses judgment in researching, choosing, interpreting, modifying, and applying available guidelines for adaptation to specific problems or issues.

Complexity:

Work consists of a variety of duties that involve many different and unrelated processes and methods pertinent to water treatment. The employee decides what needs to be done by: evaluating unusual circumstances; considering different approaches; and dealing with incomplete and conflicting data. The employee uses judgment and originality by interpreting data; planning the work; and refining the methods and techniques being used.

Scope and Effect:

Work involves a variety of common questions, problems, or situations related to processes that are dealt with in accordance with the established criteria. Work may affect the design, testing, implementation, operation, and/or the quality and reliability of utility operational services.

Personal Contacts:

Contacts are with individuals or groups from inside, outside of the agency, including coworkers, consultants, contractors, or vendors, in moderately unstructured settings. Contacts are related to water treating and developments applicable to assigned utility generation projects.

Purpose of Contacts:

The purpose of contacts is to plan, coordinate, or advise on work efforts, or to resolve issues or operating problems by influencing or persuading people who are working toward mutual goals and have basically cooperative attitudes. Contacts typically involve identifying options for resolving problems.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift and carry at least 50lbs.

Work Environment:

Some duties of this work are performed in both hot and cold environments.

DAWSON gives preference to Internal Candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Information

• Location: Bethesda, United States

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years

Taxonomy

• Industrial Wastewater Treatment
• Industrial Water Treatment
• Industrial Water Treatment