Licensed Chemical Technician

Maynilad Water Services; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Maynilad Water Services is seeking a Chemical Technician to prepare equipment and perform chemical analysis under the supervision of a registered chemist. The role involves on-site testing, ensuring compliance with standards, and conducting physical inventory of laboratory supplies.

Ideal candidates will possess at least 30 units of undergraduate chemistry and have experience with laboratory equipment. Attributes include a customer service orientation and the ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Preferably with relevant work experience and 200 hours training related to the job.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, and safety practices.
• Ability to maintain laboratory equipment and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site calibration, testing, and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Calibration Program and Procedure Manuals.
• Conduct physical inventory of laboratory supplies and generate test results.

Skills

Knowledge of operational characteristics of wastewater treatment plants

Ability to operate laboratory equipment

Ability to analyze and interpret test results

Customer service oriented

Ability to communicate clearly

Education

Completed at least thirty (30) units of undergraduate Chemistry courses

Registered Chemical Technician

Tools

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) analyzer

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) analyzer

Spectrophotometer

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)

Microsoft Office Tools

Job description

• Prepares equipment, reagents, chemical standards and test solutions needed to perform chemical analysis under the supervision of a registered chemist.
• Performs on-site calibration, testing and analysis, which includes (but is not limited to) temperature check, pH, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen, and flow.
• Ensures compliance with the Calibration Program and Procedure Manuals of equipment which includes evaluation, usage, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, verification and calibration.
• Collects, preserves, and transports samples of wastewater and sludge from various points in the wastewater treatment process, receiving bodies of water, and commercial establishments.
• Performs chemical and physical testing on a wide variety of samples under the supervision of a registered chemist (samples may include wastewater, storm water, sludge, industrial discharges, other waters, and raw materials).
• Performs Quality Assurance and Quality Control Procedures for sampling, on-site testing, and laboratory analysis under the supervision of a registered chemist.
• Conducts physical inventory of chemical, glassware, equipment, instruments, and supplies of the laboratory.
• Generates, prepares, interprets, relays, and maintains test result records and reports while ensuring the quality, validity, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ensures that preventive maintenance of service vehicle is being implemented, maintains good housekeeping, and follows the safety guidelines during laboratory and field works.
• Participates in the implementation of programs, research, testing, development and improvement of process of all wastewater facilities.
• Assumes other roles and functions needed in observance with the company’s operating procedures and policies (Document and Record Custodian, Safety Officer, Pollution Control Officer, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

• Completed at least thirty (30) units of undergraduate Chemistry courses from an institution
• Recognized by CHED or TESDA
• Registered Chemical Technician

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Preferably with relevant work experience
• At least 200 hours training relevant to the job is desirable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Developed knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of a wastewater treatment plant including nutrient removal and characteristics of effluent.
• Developed knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology and procedures.
• Developed knowledge of principles and practices of qualitative and quantitative chemistry.
• Developed knowledge of principles of chemical and physical analysis.
• Developed knowledge of mathematical calculations used in chemical analyses.
• Developed knowledge of proper sample collection procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Developed knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Developed knowledge of pertinent laws, codes and regulations.
• Ability to operate the most complex laboratory equipment including Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) analyzer, OCMA Oil and grease analyzer, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) analyzer, spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR).
• Ability to analyze and interpret test results.
• Ability to conduct chemical and physical tests.
• Ability to effectively collect samples and specimens.
• Ability to conduct mathematical calculations.
• Ability to maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports.
• Ability to lead, organize and review the work of lower level staff.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/ATTITUDES

• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet targets and tight deadlines
• Customer service oriented
• Can work and stay calm under pressure
• Efficient in work implementation, rules oriented, with initiative and physically fit

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE USED

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Various laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Office equipment, computers including software, i.e. Microsoft Office Tools.