We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our Operations team on a fixed term basis for a Laboratory Process Technician. The position will be based in Kinsale WWTP Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Responsibilities:
* Optimisation work in drinking water and wastewater processes
* Working with Mechanical and/or electrical items of equipment
* Process monitoring and completing record sheets and taking process samples
* Laboratory work. Laboratory tests include BOD, COD, suspended solids, turbidity and other standard water and wastewater analysis techniques
* Role ranges from process control and monitoring to basic mechanical maintenance
* Data analysis and generation of technical reports. The role requires a good knowledge of software packages such as Word and Excel
* Compliance monitoring of contractual & water discharge licence emission limit values as well as other environmental monitoring such as odour and noise
* Maintenance of analysis schedules including liaising with site operators and external laboratories
* Ordering equipment, chemicals and other consumables
* Manual work may be required from time to time
* The role requires work outside on occasions in all weather conditions
* Flexibility with hours of work is vital for this role
Requirements:
* Experience in wastewater treatment plant and/or drinking water treatment plant environment
* Laboratory testing background
* Ability to plan, prioritise and effectively manage time, meet strict deadlines and work to high standard, both on own initiative and as part of a team
* Advanced PC skills such as Excel and Word
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Full clean driving licence
* Third level qualification in environmental science, chemistry or related subject