Water Sampling Specialist – Field & Data

Water; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann in Ireland is seeking a Water Sampling Officer to support accredited sampling of water and wastewater, ensuring data integrity and compliance with ISO17025.

You will collect, transport, and analyze samples, maintain equipment, and work with data analysts to provide context for results, in an outdoor role with full PPE provided.

The position requires a relevant qualification and at least one year of experience, with a driving licence and a proactive, team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a similar role in water/utilities industry
• Proactive with ability to work on own initiative and with others
• Full Irish driving licence (class B) is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collect water and wastewater samples according to sampling plan, safely and accurately
• Transport samples to drop-off points per standards
• Carry out on-site sample analysis and record data
• Maintain and calibrate on-site testing equipment (chlorine meters, pH meters)
• Ensure chain of custody and data integrity
• Input data into systems and manage sample logistics
• Support HSQE and quality compliance with ISO17025

Skills

Driving licence (Irish class B)

Time management

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Proactive working

Flexibility to work outdoors

Education

Third level qualification in a relevant field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Uisce Éireann in Ireland is seeking a Water Sampling Officer to support accredited sampling of water and wastewater, ensuring data integrity and compliance with ISO17025.

You will collect, transport, and analyze samples, maintain equipment, and work with data analysts to provide context for results, in an outdoor role with full PPE provided.

The position requires a relevant qualification and at least one year of experience, with a driving licence and a proactive, team-focused approach.