Pilot Plant Operator/Technician

Job Description

Description:

Nuquatic, LLC is a technology company engaged in commercializing a “First of its Kind” water treatment process that removes nutrients from fresh and saltwater sources contaminated with urban, agricultural or industrial run-off. We are on a mission and we want team members who are talented, highly motivated, diligent and who believe, as we do, that we can make a difference.

We are looking to add a Weekend/Night shift Pilot Plant Operator/Technician to our Lakeland location. The ideal candidate will possess experience in water treatment operations, analytical water testing or a similar environment and a willingness to learn. Daily task assignments will change frequently and being flexible and willing to adapt is a must. A highly organized and self-motivated individual is the desired candidate. Must be able to assess workload and adjust as needed to keep the workflow on schedule. This role is responsible for operating small scale equipment, preparing and analyzing samples, creating reports, and maintaining data base records.

Essential Functions

· Prepare various samples for analyses with strict adherence to SOPs.

· Set up, maintain and operate various types of small scale process equipment laboratory equipment and instruments.

· Perform calculations, review data for accuracy, prepare reports, maintain database records.

· Maintain equipment and supplies.

· Potential travel and assist at field locations as necessary.

· Follow required Operations, Laboratory protocols and safety procedures.

· Demonstrate desire to learn new techniques and better understand and assess techniques currently used.

· Perform additional duties as assigned.Requirements:

· Minimum 1 year of related operating environment experience is required.

· Effective communication skills are required.

· Entry level experience with water sample testing preferred.

· Educational experience related to wastewater treatment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Working knowledge of basic laboratory and safety procedures in the water treatment field

· Basic mechanical aptitude, use if simple tools, entry level laboratory bench top skills including and understanding of dilution, concentration, making stock solutions, calculating, ppm, and percentage concentrations.

· Use of spectrophotometers, pH meters, conductivity meter, DO meters, ORP meters, and turbidity meters.

Salary is negotiable and dependent upon relevant experience.

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Simple IRA with 3% match

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Nuquatic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status.

Nuquatic participates in the US E-Verify program.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.