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Water Sampling Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Water Operator

Katy, TX · On-site

$21.77 - $27.22/hr

Collects monthly required bacteriological samples; delivers samples to assigned laboratory for testing. * Operates water treatment plant; calculates the chlorine demand of raw ground water for proper ...

Collects monthly required bacteriological samples; delivers samples to assigned laboratory for testing. * Operates water treatment plant; calculates the chlorine demand of raw ground water for proper ...

Performing water sample analysis, adjusting chemical dosages, and maintaining proper treatment processes. * Collecting and analyzing water samples from various sources and conducting preventive and ...

Performing water sample analysis, adjusting chemical dosages, and maintaining proper treatment processes. * Collecting and analyzing water samples from various sources and conducting preventive and ...

Water Quality Technician

Austin, TX · On-site

$19 - $27/hr

Obtain samples and perform required tests, including PH, SDI, Conductivity, alkalinity, hardness, silica, DO, TSS, and similar tests. * Monitor water quality and lab results to manage the process and ...

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Water Sampling information

What is a water sampling?

A Water Sampling job involves collecting water samples from various sources, such as rivers, lakes, wells, or treatment plants, to test for contaminants and ensure water quality. Professionals in this role follow strict protocols to gather and transport samples to laboratories for analysis. They may work for environmental agencies, water treatment facilities, or research organizations. This role is crucial for monitoring pollution levels, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting public health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in water sampling, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Water Sampling role, you should have a solid understanding of environmental science, sampling protocols, and basic laboratory techniques, typically supported by a degree in environmental science or a related field. Proficiency in using sampling equipment, water testing kits, and data recording systems is important, and some positions may require certifications such as OSHA HAZWOPER. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and strong communication abilities are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure that samples are collected accurately, results are reliable, and findings are clearly conveyed to supervisors or regulatory agencies.

What are the typical working conditions and environments for water sampling?

Water Sampling professionals often work both outdoors and indoors, regularly visiting various sites such as rivers, lakes, treatment plants, or industrial facilities to collect samples. The role may involve travel, exposure to a range of weather conditions, and physical activity such as walking, standing, or carrying equipment. In addition to fieldwork, you'll spend time in a laboratory or office setting to process samples, analyze data, and prepare reports. Water Sampling technicians usually collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and regulatory agencies to ensure water quality standards are met. This mix of field and laboratory responsibilities makes the role dynamic and well-suited for individuals who enjoy a combination of hands-on and analytical work.

How does water sampling work?

Water sampling involves collecting water samples using sterile containers to analyze for contaminants, pollutants, or quality parameters. The process requires proper techniques, tools like sampling bottles, and adherence to safety and chain-of-custody protocols to ensure accurate results. Samples are then tested in laboratories to assess water quality standards.
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Job description

Summary of Job

Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting, monitoring wastewater pit and the staging tanks to prevent wastewater spills. Adjust the pH of the water prior to processing the water. Testing the water with chemicals provided and adjusting the chemical feed system to the optimum operating levels. Monitor and judge the levels allowed to be discharged as sewage to the City of El Paso.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

· Perform standard tests to ensure proper operation of the wastewater system and troubleshoot components when problems arise.

· Calibrate instrumentation per documentation.

· Perform routine analysis on samples using laboratory equipment.

· Use appropriate PPE.

· Perform minor maintenance and repair of equipment, including rebuilding pumps; coordinate standard PMs and repairs with the maintenance department

· Maintain accurate records.

· Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work environment

· Properly collect samples of wastewater from the water treatment plant, test the samples for pH and reactivity to processing chemical and make adjustments using the chemical provided to bring discharge water to a proper level. Adjustment of processing chemicals to ensure the minimum quality standards are met.

· Responsible for ensuring safe operations and escalating up if needed.

· Monitoring and sampling tests to maintain compliance with Federal State and Local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process, and stormwater and sludge management.

· Complies and enforces food quality and food safety.

· Complies and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Education and Qualifications

· 1 year of experience required

Physical Requirements

· Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection.

· Must be capable of climbing stairs, occasional kneeling, squatting lift of 50 plus pounds

Core Competencies

Technical Skills · Knowledge of operation methods, procedures, wastewater machinery, and pumping stations · General understanding of wet chemical processes is essential. · Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools. · Previous experience in a Food manufacturing environment desirable. · Sheetrock wall repair knowledge · Knowledge of plumbing work · Knowledge in the use of electrical measurement tools. (Multimeter and ammeter) · Knowledge in repair of centrifugal pumps for water systems.

Soft Skills · Able to work on other tasks as assigned

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.