Water Quality Field Technician

Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.

Job Summary

A position is available in the Water Quality department for a Field Technician who will primarily be responsible for conducting field investigations to support Water Quality Management, Customer Service and various operating departments. 

Principal Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations that require collecting water samples and performing field tests with advanced testing meters and equipment for compliance and water quality monitoring.
• Collect samples, perform site evaluations and provide water quality information for customers with water quality concerns.
• Provide support to Supply, Utility and Service Operations departments with on-site treatment process feedback and field investigations at treatment plants, distribution systems and customer premises.
• Provide maintenance on supplies and equipment used in sample collection, weekly maintenance of assigned vehicles, and prepares sample bottles for collection.
• Provide support to the Information Services Coordinator with customer water quality problem resolution, providing water quality information directly to the customer
• Assist Laboratory Technicians with reagent preparation, quality assurance and sample preparation for contract laboratories.
• Record sample and test result data, and enter into LIMS databases.
• Various other duties as required.
• Perform all duties in a manner consistent with the Company's mission to be the service provider, employer and investment of choice through a relentless commitment to excellence.

Preferred Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have good communication and customer service skills.
• Candidate must be able to swim, lift a minimum of 75 lbs., and drive long distances to complete sample collection runs. 
• He or she may enter confined spaces and work with hazardous chemicals and small hand tools.

Education/Certifications

• Successful applicants must possess a high school diploma.
• Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science and/or related field, preferred.
• A valid Connecticut Driver's License, and the ability to obtain a DEEP Boat Operator’s Certificate to operate a motor boat is required.

Salary

• This role will report to the Monroe Office (200 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468).
• This is a full-time, 40 hour a week benefit eligible position.
• Job is classified as a non-exempt position with a weekly starting pay of $23.53/hour.

Aquarion Water Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.