WM Specialist (Chemical Technician)
Reporting to : WM Officer
Unit : North/South
Section : Process and Technical Laboratory
Department : Process and Technology Management
Division : Wastewater Management
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Prepares equipment, reagents, chemical standards and test solutions needed to perform chemical analysis under the supervision of a registered chemist.
2. Performs on-site calibration, testing and analysis, which includes (but is not limited to) temperature check, pH, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen, and flow.
3. Ensures compliance with the Calibration Program and Procedure Manuals of equipment which includes evaluation, usage, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, verification and calibration.
4. Collects, preserves, and transports samples of wastewater and sludge from various points in the wastewater treatment process, receiving bodies of water, and commercial establishments.
5. Performs chemical and physical testing on a wide variety of samples under the supervision of a registered chemist (samples may include wastewater, storm water, sludge, industrial discharges, other waters, and raw materials).
6. Performs Quality Assurance and Quality Control Procedures for sampling, on-site testing, and laboratory analysis under the supervision of a registered chemist.
7. Conducts physical inventory of chemical, glassware, equipment, instruments, and supplies of the laboratory.
8. Generates, prepares, interprets, relays, and maintains test result records and reports while ensuring the quality, validity, integrity, and confidentiality.
9. Ensures that preventive maintenance of service vehicle is being implemented, maintains good housekeeping, and follows the safety guidelines during laboratory and field works.
10. Participates in the implementation of programs, research, testing, development and improvement of process of all wastewater facilities.
11. Assumes other roles and functions needed in observance with the company’s operating procedures and policies (document and Record Custodian, Safety Officer, Pollution Control Officer, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND PROFESSIonAL LICENSES
Completed at least thirty (30) units of undergraduate Chemistry courses from an institution recognized by CHED or TESDA.
Registered Chemical Technician
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ideally with relevant work experience
At least 200 hours training relevant to the job is desirable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Developed knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of a wastewater treatment plant including nutrient removal and characteristics of effluent.
Developed knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology and procedures.
Developed knowledge of principles and practices of qualitative and quantitative chemistry.
Developed knowledge of principles of chemical and physical analysis.
Developed knowledge of mathematical calculations used in chemical analyses.
Developed knowledge of proper sample collection procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
Developed knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Developed knowledge of pertinent laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to operate the most complex laboratory equipment including Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) analyzer, OCMA Oil and grease analyzer, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) analyzer, spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR).
Ability to analyze and interpret test results.
Ability to conduct chemical and physical tests.
Ability to effectively collect samples and specimens.
Ability to conduct mathematical calculations.
Ability to maintain laboratory equipment.
Ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports.
Ability to lead, organize and review the work of lower level staff.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
PERSonAL ATTRIBUTES/ATTITUDES
Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet targets and tight deadlines
Customer service oriented
Can work and stay calm under pressure
Efficient in work implementation, rules oriented, with initiative and physically fit
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
WORKPLACE RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE USED
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Various laboratory instruments and equipment.
Office equipment, computers including software, i.e. Microsoft Office Tools.
WORKING ConDITIONS and OCCUPATIonAL HAZARDS
On call during weekend and/or off-duty hours.
Required to travel to field locations
Combination of wastewater treatment plant, laboratory and office environments with occasional exposure to adverse weather and environmental conditions
Work environment requiring consistent use of appropriate PPE may include:
• exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat/cold environment.
• exposure to fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles and pathogens,
• works in high spaces or places,
• works in closed quarters or confined spaces,
• works around moving mechanical parts,
• exposure to moderate to high noise and vibration levels, and/or
• exposure to electrical hazards.
Required to perform moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; use of hands to conduct sampling, and analysis and to use a variety of equipment; reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing; standing for prolonged periods of time.