Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Technician

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Meridian, MS

Description

Waggoner Engineering is a leading civil engineering firm dedicated to providing sustainable and innovative solutions. We are currently seeking a skilled Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Technician to join our team in Meridian, MS. If you have a background in water and wastewater laboratory operations and are committed to ensuring the quality and compliance of treatment processes, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lab Testing: Conduct routine water and wastewater quality testing using laboratory equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Data Analysis: Analyze test results and provide accurate data interpretation to support decision-making in optimizing treatment processes.
• Sample Collection: Collect water and wastewater samples from various points within the treatment plant, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to sampling protocols.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality control measures in the laboratory to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of laboratory activities, test results, and provide regular reports to plant management. Collaborate with regulatory agencies on reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED). A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment laboratory operations.
• Certification: Valid Class IV Certification in Wastewater Treatment and Collection.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in operating laboratory equipment for water and wastewater analysis.
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations and water quality standards.
  • Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey laboratory results, findings, and recommendations.

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including: 

• WEI Incentive Program 
• Healthy Workplace Program 
• Employee Referral Bonus 
• Competitive Health Benefits 
• Career Development and Training 
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule 
• Community Service Opportunities 
• Worldwide Travel Assistance 

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.