Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.50 - $33.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
Aquatech is a global leader in water purification systems technology, serving both industrial and infrastructure markets across the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in the United States and specializes in providing sustainable water purification solutions that address critical global water scarcity challenges. Aquatech's innovative technologies and systems cater to a wide range of industries, delivering efficient and effective water treatment solutions that emphasize environmental stewardship and operational excellence. Recognized for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Aquatech has established itself as a trusted partner for organizations aiming to improve water management and conservation on a global scale.<... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field
- Experience operating pilot test systems and laboratory equipment
- Proficient in performing analytical chemistry tests
- Knowledge of safety standards and compliance
- Strong problem-solving and mechanical skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to perform light physical labor and equipment maintenance tasks
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Job Qualifications
- Associate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- Experience operating industrial pilot testing equipment
- Knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques including titrations and spectrometry
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to interpret and follow standard operating procedures
- Effective communication skills for collaboration with engineering and lab teams
- Experience with maintenance and calibration of laboratory and pilot equipment
- Familiarity with safety protocols in lab and pilot environments
- Ability to train and mentor new technicians
Job Duties
- Ensuring a safe working environment at all times and that all safety policies are being followed
- Oversee operation of pilot and laboratory testing, ensuring that key performance indicators are met including operating conditions, sampling frequency, and testing quality
- Operate equipment and pilot systems to conduct pilot testing, including making process changes, recording process measurables, and performing analytical testing
- Operate small industrial equipment such as reactors, mixers, pumps, heaters, centrifuges, sieve shakers, and chillers
- Interact regularly with Engineering to understand pilot goals and provide updates
- Communicate observations, potential challenges and potential process design improvements
- Complete end of shift reports to document operating notes
- Transfer required information to the next shift including updated process objectives, operational setpoints, sampling requirements, and lessons learned
- Write and read operating procedures, drawings and pilot guidelines
- Collect data by reading pressure, temperature, flow and level gauges
- Train new laboratory technicians and assist with developing new training materials
- Ensure all containers are properly labelled and feed, product, and waste are stored appropriately
- Maintain cleanliness of pilot and laboratory areas and equipment
- Collaborate with Engineering in the design of pilot test systems
- Assemble and build pilot test apparatus
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment required for pilot operation
- Maintain an inventory of equipment required for pilot operation
- Manage spare parts inventory and initiate ordering when necessary
- Perform regular maintenance on equipment critical to pilot operations success
- Calibrate temperature, pressure, and flow sensors at desired intervals
- Perform mechanical work requiring the use of wrenches, power tools, and hand tools to assemble, disassemble, and inspect pilot equipment
- Oversee that cleanliness and organization standards are maintained in the pilot area
- Perform light building improvement projects at the facility
- Perform detailed measurements on samples from pilot testing in order to determine key properties including viscosity, boiling point elevation, specific gravity, pH, and particle size distribution
- Conduct analytical chemistry tests including titrations, solids composition analysis, crystal characterization
- Perform benchtop testing on client samples to support Engineering
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures for bench top measurements including viscosity, boiling point elevation, specific gravity, pH, and particle size distribution
- Take precise notes and observations during testing, performing calculations and preparing reports summarizing testing procedures, observations and results
- Treat waste streams for proper disposal
- Maintain proper labelling on all containers
- Monitor required chemical inventory and initiate ordering of chemical stock as required
- Set up and run samples through instruments including spectrometry and chromatography, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of results
- Calibrate instruments to ensure accuracy of results
- Communicate equipment needs and perform approved troubleshooting
- Perform regular maintenance to ensure consistent equipment operation
- Train new technicians to prepare samples for analysis
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of analytical room
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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