Entry Level Chemistry Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Dept/Div: Sanitation/Sewer FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $51,686
General Definition of Work
Performs difficult technical work inspecting the operations of the department and adjust processes as directed, training employees on new and updated processes and procedures, reviewing time cards, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the WWTP Superintendent. Continuous supervision is exercised over WWTP Operators and WWTP Laborer(s).
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Assists with overseeing the daily operations and staff of the Department; trains employees on department processes and procedures and ensures compliance; schedules employees and distributes work assignments; recommends disciplinary action and corrective instruction as necessary.
Prepares entries in the operator log; reviews safety inspections and maintenance requests; enters analytical data into computer system.
Inspects plant and operational records to adjust operations as directed ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
Reviews and approves times time cards; schedules leave requests.
Assists with process and procedure development and training.
Performs the duties of the WWTP Operator as needed.
Monitors and maintains assigned inventory; orders supplies as needed.
Offers input regarding treatment plant projects and upgrades, and major equipment and material purchases.
Responds to emergencies and process irregularities both during and outside of normal work hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of operating a wastewater treatment facility; thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operational processes, equipment and compliance monitoring. ; Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations regarding operations, water quality and safety. Ability to interpret and compile statistical data ; Ability to coordinate the daily activities of operations staff and the effective operation of all equipment; thorough knowledge of the safe operation of light to medium construction equipment and vehicles; thorough knowledge of safe driving practices and occupational hazards of the work; skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; skill in the use of hand and power tools; skill in the use and operation of assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of operations staff ; ability to perform manual labor; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in biological science, chemistry, engineering, or related field and considerable experience performing increasingly responsible operational tasks of a wastewater treatment facility, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and occasionally requires standing, sitting and climbing or balancing; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to wet humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Class III Indiana Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation certification upon hire.
The ability to obtain a Class IV Indiana Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation certification within two (2) years of hire.
Valid driver's license in the State of Indiana.