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Sample Collector

Veolia

Sample Collector

Toms River, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    SUMMARY

    • The position will assist in duties associated to sample collection, general analysis of water samples, respond to customer water quality inquiries as well as collect process and regulatory samples at the company-owned facilities.

     

    PRIMARY DUTIES /  RESPONSIBILITIES

    •  Makes daily visits to Treatment / Distribution System sampling sites at which time the following duties are performed:
    • Collects weekly samples from the distribution system as assigned and supports the Water Quality  / Production Team
    • Tabulates data collected from sampling sites.
    • Collects watershed (river/reservoir) samples for laboratory analyses.
    • Collects samples from on Distribution System as required for analyses to support customer water quality inquiry.
    • Makes field determinations of taste and odor, treats samples for dissolved oxygen analysis, and records water temperatures, pH, and chlorine residuals.
    • Ability to effectively communicate to customers
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / BACKGROUND

    • H.S. Diploma, AS Preferred Biology or Chemistry 
    • Experience in water treatment plants and distribution systems is extremely helpful

    KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

    • Must be capable of learning and utilizing company technology and software such as,. GIS, SAMS, Basic Office Applications,
    • Performs basic math skills.
    • Must have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
    • Must have the ability to walk and bend to collect samples.
    • Requires manual dexterity to work with intricate and delicate instruments.
    • Must be able to visually inspect and accurately interpret field analysis and lab reports.
    • Must be able to identify aesthetics of water samples
    • Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
    • Must be able to visually inspect and accurately interpret field analysis and lab reports.
    • Must be able to identify aesthetics of water samples

    Additional Information

    A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

    AS AN INCLUSIVE COMPANY, VEOLIA IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND GIVES EQUAL CONSIDERATION TO ALL APPLICATIONS, WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

  • Industry
    Biotechnology