Water Quality Technician III - Middlesex Water Company

Are we RIGHT for you?

The word RIGHT stands for what we VALUE: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Why join our team?

Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has been an industry leader since 1897. We promote professional and personal development in a work environment that is supportive and responsive. We understand the importance of our services and the individuals who uphold our reputation.

Joining our team means that you have a multitude of benefits that support you in and out of the workplace such as- full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, learning and development opportunities, employee assistance program, and more. To learn more, please visit www.middlesexwater.com

Job Summary:

Learn and perform the following under the guidance of the Chemist and Water Quality Technician I or II: Routine tests (chemical, physical and microbiological), sampling, on-call duties (including weekend work), handle water quality complaints and investigations, preparation of laboratory reagents, compilation of laboratory report forms, computer data entry, chain of custody documents and knowledge of cross connections. Overtime required. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting and driving the Company’s Values, RIGHT: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Work Performed:

• Learn routine tests and quality control associated with such tests in the area of water quality.
• Learn proper sampling procedures for all types of samples required.
• Learn the different water quality parameters for the different types of water treated and supplied by Middlesex Water Company.
• Learn how to handle water quality complaints in a pleasant way including but not limited to field investigations, if necessary, to try to determine the cause of the complaint and to recommend corrective action.
• Learn and perform on-call duties including weekend work, proper communication and other requirements as specified.
• Learn and practice the maintenance of laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Learn and practice laboratory and field safety procedures and practices as provided.
• Learn to prepare laboratory reagents as needed.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and report to supervisor when replenishment is required.
• Learn and maintain chain of custody documents and MWC report forms.
• Learn procedures for recognizing potential cross connection problems for both residential and industrial settings.
• Learn location of distribution system sites, interconnections, watershed sampling sites, well fields and other field sampling locations.
• Attend training sessions as needed.
• Learn the procedure for and maintain neat and accurate laboratory records.
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.
• Adhere to and promote the Company safety and security policy and practices.
• Complete computer data entry as needed.

Qualifications:

• A.A. degree in biology, chemistry or related science. Equivalent job related experience can be substituted.
• Valid Motor Vehicle License.
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records.
• The ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain T-1 license within three years of date of hire.
• Willingness to learn basic Control Room operations and to provide emergency coverage for shift Operators.
• Availability for on-call and after-hours, weekend and holiday emergency and scheduled overtime.
• Willingness to work outdoors for sampling purposes during inclement weather, as needed
• Must satisfactorily complete a background check and drug screen.
• Knowledge of computer and Microsoft Office desired.

Americans With Disabilities Act:

• Must be able to drive.
• Light lifting (40 lbs.)
• Visual acuity.
• Manual dexterity.
• Normal hearing.
• Climbing ability.
• Must be able to smell.

Must be able to differentiate colors.

Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, background check, and have a valid driver’s license.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for the position, or are currently employed by Middlesex Water Company will be contacted.

Middlesex Water Company and its' subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.