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Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team is an award-winning team that delivers cutting-edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. We are dedicated to supporting our employees as well as protecting the environment and the communities we serve. You would be empowered to thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Take the next step in your career and join us at Inframark. Apply today!

Why Work for Inframark?

Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

Laboratory Supervisor

JOB FUNCTION/ PURPOSE
The Laboratory Supervisor assumes responsibility for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Laboratory Department including analytical, regulatory, and administrative activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assumes responsibility for insuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department by:
Formulating departmental goals, strategies, and operating policies and procedures and directing implementation of approved changes.
Making recommendations on employees regarding employment, performance appraisal, salary changes, promotions, transfers, or terminations.
Insuring productivity levels are maintained through effective monitoring of staffing levels and financial requirements.
Guiding personnel to achieve optimum performance levels.
Performs wastewater plant process control analyses and SPDES permit monitoring analyses for wastewater treatment plants as well as testing for the drinking water system
Supplies up to date lab results to Plant Managers and Plant Operators and suggests necessary process control changes
Ensures that all testing required by state and federal permits and regulations are performed as specified
Maintains the laboratory QA/QC program
Trains operators with respect to laboratory procedures and process control analyses
Performs testing for pH, total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, chlorine residual and all other necessary testing
Maintains laboratory equipment and facilities in proper working order
Interprets lab results to the plan operators and other utility personnel
Communicates with the public and regulatory agencies on an “as needed” basis
Organizes sampling and testing schedules for wastewater plants and the potable water system
Performs follow-up training and analysis to ensure operators are performing process control analyses according to proper procedure
Evaluates the performance of operators on a daily basis to ensure that tests are performed accurately and provide input to managers for annual performance review
Understands and adheres to all company health and safety procedures as they relate to essential job functions

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Previous management or supervisory experience preferred
Familiarity with State and Federal regulations governing water and wastewater systems
Attentive to detail
Knowledge of testing, sampling and analysis procedures and equipment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or other applied science and 5 years of related laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

State Lab and/or Water/Wastewater Certifications and license, as applicable
Valid Driver's license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals
Frequent lifting and carrying of 30-40 pounds when gathering samples

**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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