Austin Energy Utility Chemist I

Austin Energy Utility Chemist I Locations Holly St. Laboratory Time type Full time Job Requisition ID

JR105152

About This Position Works under close supervision using working knowledge to perform routine analytical activities with established procedures. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Evaluates samples to determine appropriate analysis and/or methodology. Performs laboratory tasks in accordance with laboratory standards documented in Quality Manual. Maintains, troubleshoots, and calibrates equipment and/or sterilizes equipment. Recognizes the need for and applies established Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures as needed to check or improve precision and accuracy of analytical data. Complies with applicable regulatory standards, policies, codes, regulations, and industry and organizational safety guidelines. Implements and maintains standard operating procedures. Assists in implementing projects. Assists with preparing technical reports. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised None. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of local, state and federal law and city ordinances. Knowledge of water quality analysis and operational / industry safety guidelines. Knowledge of chemical principles and methods. Knowledge of safely working with hazardous chemicals. Skill in oral and written communications. Skill in collecting, analyzing and interpreting applicable research data. Skill using appropriate mathematics for chemical analysis. Ability to use appropriate database system to track lab information. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to troubleshoot, maintain and repair various analytical instrumentation. Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events.Ability to work in an industrial facility. Ability to climb, crawl, crouch or assume other non-sitting positions to take samples, check equipment and chemical tank levels, and replace and repair equipment. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental or Natural Science or related field. One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Licenses and Certifications Required Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and PPE. Experience with analytical instrumentation (i.e. pH meter, spectrometer, etc.) Experience with solution preparation. Experience with waste handling. Various software knowledge (Excel, LIMS, Access, etc.) #J-18808-Ljbffr IMDiversity Inc.