Quality Control Inspection Specialist

A Quality Control (QC) Water Tester collects and analyzes water samples for contaminants, ensuring compliance with health/environmental regulations through field and lab tests (pH, DO, turbidity). Key duties include operating testing equipment, documenting findings, maintaining records, identifying issues, reporting to supervisors, and sometimes responding to spills or complaints, often requiring outdoor work in various conditions and adherence to safety protocols for chemicals. Key Responsibilities

• Sampling: Collect water samples from various sources (plants, wells, distribution systems) using proper preservation techniques.
• Testing: Perform field and lab tests (pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, turbidity) using sensors and probes.
• Analysis: Analyze results to identify pollutants, deviations, or threats to public health.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities meet federal, state, and local water quality standards.
• Reporting: Document data, track compliance, and report findings to management, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Maintenance: Maintain testing equipment and calibration records.
• Problem Solving: Investigate and diagnose water quality issues, often involving customer complaints or pollution incidents.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Often requires a degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.
• Experience: Experience in lab work, field sampling, or related environmental technician roles is beneficial.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with testing instruments (pH meters, conductivity testers) and data management.
• Physical Abilities: Ability to work outdoors in various weather, lift heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs), and navigate challenging environments.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, communication, problem-solving, and ability to follow strict protocols.

Work Environment

• A mix of office, laboratory, and field work.
• Exposure to chemicals, loud noises, and varying temperatures.
• May involve emergency response or work on evenings/weekends.
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Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person