This is a reclassification opportunity open only to current Associate Instrument Specialists at Metro Water Recovery. Performs a variety of activities involving planning, research, design, implementation, operation, maintenance, and optimization of the analytical instrumentation used for monitoring wastewater treatment processes. Works under the direct supervision of the Instrument Specialist Manager.
This is a reclassification opportunity open only to current Associate Instrument Specialists at Metro Water Recovery.
Performs a variety of activities involving planning, research, design, implementation, operation, maintenance, and optimization of the analytical instrumentation used for monitoring wastewater treatment processes. Works under the direct supervision of the Instrument Specialist Manager.
Examples of Duties
Monitors, maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots analytical process instrumentation. Follows standard operating procedures and best practices. Provides customer support for instrument data end users. Acquires samples, performs benchtop laboratory analyses, utilizes portable analytical instruments, and coordinates sample analysis with the MWR laboratory. Performs routine QA/QC task and studies under the supervision of the Senior Instrument Specialist and Principal Instrument Specialist. Generates reports that communicate instrument data quality, explains troubleshooting events, and quality control issues. Performs record keeping and data entry into databases and spreadsheets. Performs instrument installation, configuration settings setup, communications settings setup, and signal validation of newly commissioned instruments and instruments that need to be moved to a new location. Develops, reviews, and uses standard operating procedures and business workflows. Conducts Instrument Solutions Program administrative efforts such as instrument inventory, chemical inventory, QA/QC efforts, procurement, and committee assignments. Assists with performance validation and testing of new analytical instrument technologies and sampling systems. Help compile findings into an organized final report. Assists with the support of Engineering efforts, PAR projects, and capital and fixed asset improvement projects. Provides instrumentation technical support and expertise as needed. Assists with internal and external outreach by helping develop presentations and attending industry engagements. Performs other technical and administrative duties, as needed.
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Acquires samples, performs benchtop laboratory analyses, utilizes portable analytical instruments, and coordinates sample analysis with the MWR laboratory. Performs routine QA/QC task and studies under the supervision of the Senior Instrument Specialist and Principal Instrument Specialist. Generates reports that communicate instrument data quality, explains troubleshooting events, and quality control issues. Performs record keeping and data entry into databases and spreadsheets. Performs instrument installation, configuration settings setup, communications settings setup, and signal validation of newly commissioned instruments and instruments that need to be moved to a new location. Develops, reviews, and uses standard operating procedures and business workflows. Conducts Instrument Solutions Program administrative efforts such as instrument inventory, chemical inventory, QA/QC efforts, procurement, and committee assignments. Assists with performance validation and testing of new analytical instrument technologies and sampling systems. Help compile findings into an organized final report. Assists with the support of Engineering efforts, PAR projects, and capital and fixed asset improvement projects. Provides instrumentation technical support and expertise as needed. Assists with internal and external outreach by helping develop presentations and attending industry engagements. Performs other technical and administrative duties, as needed.
Generates reports that communicate instrument data quality, explains troubleshooting events, and quality control issues. Performs record keeping and data entry into databases and spreadsheets. Performs instrument installation, configuration settings setup, communications settings setup, and signal validation of newly commissioned instruments and instruments that need to be moved to a new location. Develops, reviews, and uses standard operating procedures and business workflows. Conducts Instrument Solutions Program administrative efforts such as instrument inventory, chemical inventory, QA/QC efforts, procurement, and committee assignments. Assists with performance validation and testing of new analytical instrument technologies and sampling systems. Help compile findings into an organized final report. Assists with the support of Engineering efforts, PAR projects, and capital and fixed asset improvement projects. Provides instrumentation technical support and expertise as needed. Assists with internal and external outreach by helping develop presentations and attending industry engagements. Performs other technical and administrative duties, as needed.
Performs instrument installation, configuration settings setup, communications settings setup, and signal validation of newly commissioned instruments and instruments that need to be moved to a new location. Develops, reviews, and uses standard operating procedures and business workflows. Conducts Instrument Solutions Program administrative efforts such as instrument inventory, chemical inventory, QA/QC efforts, procurement, and committee assignments. Assists with performance validation and testing of new analytical instrument technologies and sampling systems. Help compile findings into an organized final report. Assists with the support of Engineering efforts, PAR projects, and capital and fixed asset improvement projects. Provides instrumentation technical support and expertise as needed. Assists with internal and external outreach by helping develop presentations and attending industry engagements. Performs other technical and administrative duties, as needed.
Develops, reviews, and uses standard operating procedures and business workflows. Conducts Instrument Solutions Program administrative efforts such as instrument inventory, chemical inventory, QA/QC efforts, procurement, and committee assignments. Assists with performance validation and testing of new analytical instrument technologies and sampling systems. Help compile findings into an organized final report. Assists with the support of Engineering efforts, PAR projects, and capital and fixed asset improvement projects. Provides instrumentation technical support and expertise as needed. Assists with internal and external outreach by helping develop presentations and attending industry engagements. Performs other technical and administrative duties, as needed.
Conducts Instrument Solutions Program administrative efforts such as instrument inventory, chemical inventory, QA/QC efforts, procurement, and committee assignments. Assists with performance validation and testing of new analytical instrument technologies and sampling systems. Help compile findings into an organized final report. Assists with the support of Engineering efforts, PAR projects, and capital and fixed asset improvement projects. Provides instrumentation technical support and expertise as needed. Assists with internal and external outreach by helping develop presentations and attending industry engagements. Performs other technical and administrative duties, as needed.
Assists with performance validation and testing of new analytical instrument technologies and sampling systems. Help compile findings into an organized final report. Assists with the support of Engineering efforts, PAR projects, and capital and fixed asset improvement projects. Provides instrumentation technical support and expertise as needed. Assists with internal and external outreach by helping develop presentations and attending industry engagements. Performs other technical and administrative duties, as needed.
Assists with the support of Engineering efforts, PAR projects, and capital and fixed asset improvement projects. Provides instrumentation technical support and expertise as needed. Assists with internal and external outreach by helping develop presentations and attending industry engagements. Performs other technical and administrative duties, as needed.
Assists with internal and external outreach by helping develop presentations and attending industry engagements. Performs other technical and administrative duties, as needed.
Performs other technical and administrative duties, as needed.
Qualifications
Knowledge of: Strong understanding of analytical instrumentation maintenance and calibration, quantitative analysis, and troubleshooting methods wastewater processes and treatment Good sampling and benchtop analysis techniques QA/QC principles Laboratory best management practices Analytical instrumentation selection and validation procedures Statistical analysis and coordination with instrument manufacturers Laboratory instrumentation techniques NPDES permit regulations and requirements General laboratory and office processes and procedures General office processes and procedures MS Office software Skilled at: Working in a laboratory in an environmental science or technology field Analytical, technical and recordkeeping work Oral and written communication Working with HACH TNT test kits and handheld analytical field instruments Troubleshooting analytical analyses Analytical QA/QC procedures Statistical analysis of instrument performance and corrective action record keeping Working with MS Office applications Experience with instrument commission and validation Experience with laboratory or program administration functions Writing and reviewing SOP’s Project management and organization Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information De-escalating conflicts and works well with others Ability to: Diagnose instrument accuracy, precision, and reliability issues through data analysis Follow procedures and best management practices Complete tasks independently Multitask and complete work in a timely manner Examine, summarize, and effectively present data to a diverse audience Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment Think and act strategically in an organizational ”Big Picture” context Identify problems, craft effective solutions, act decisively and demonstrate good judgement Education Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or related. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of
Strong understanding of analytical instrumentation maintenance and calibration, quantitative analysis, and troubleshooting methods
wastewater processes and treatment
Good sampling and benchtop analysis techniques
QA/QC principles
Laboratory best management practices
Analytical instrumentation selection and validation procedures
Statistical analysis and coordination with instrument manufacturers
Laboratory instrumentation techniques
NPDES permit regulations and requirements
General laboratory and office processes and procedures
General office processes and procedures
MS Office software
Skilled at
Working in a laboratory in an environmental science or technology field
Analytical, technical and recordkeeping work
Oral and written communication
Working with HACH TNT test kits and handheld analytical field instruments
Troubleshooting analytical analyses
Analytical QA/QC procedures
Statistical analysis of instrument performance and corrective action record keeping
Working with MS Office applications
Experience with instrument commission and validation
Experience with laboratory or program administration functions
Writing and reviewing SOP’s
Project management and organization
Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
De-escalating conflicts and works well with others
Ability to
Diagnose instrument accuracy, precision, and reliability issues through data analysis
Follow procedures and best management practices
Complete tasks independently
Multitask and complete work in a timely manner
Examine, summarize, and effectively present data to a diverse audience
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment
Think and act strategically in an organizational ”Big Picture” context
Identify problems, craft effective solutions, act decisively and demonstrate good judgement
Education
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or related. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Working Conditions
Typical Work Environment Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Residential and commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment Body Position Demands Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent) Max Weight Lifted: 80 lbs Max Weight Carried: 45 lbs Max Force Pushed: 54 lbs Max Force Pulled: 6 lbs Sensory Requirements Wide field of view; Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far
Benefits
Metro Water Recovery offers a wide range of employee benefits including: * Medical * Dental * Vision * Life Insurance * Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance * Retirement * Leave Time (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, & Holiday) * Additional Voluntary Benefits Read more about our organization.
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About Metro Water Recovery
Water & Wastewater Utilities483 employeesFounded 1961
Public wastewater treatment authority serving Denver-area municipalities and special districts with water and resource recovery services.
