Industrial Pretreatment Technician: Field Sampling & Compliance

American Water Works Association; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun Water has an immediate opening for an Industrial Pretreatment Technician at the Broad Run Water Reclamation Facility. The technician inspects grease control devices, collects wastewater samples, maintains records and ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Ideal candidates will be detail oriented, able to work independently or with a team, operate and troubleshoot monitoring equipment, and lift up to 40 pounds as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with basic math/science preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Virginia wastewater licenses of any class encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of grease control devices, sedimentation tanks, and other pretreatment systems at commercial/industrial facilities.
• Collect wastewater samples in accordance with established procedures and QA practices.
• Maintain accurate inspection documentation and sampling records.
• Verify compliance with local, state and federal regulations and interjurisdictional agreements.
• Assist Pretreatment Coordinators with fieldwork, data review and compliance follow-up.
• Collaborate with Loudoun Water staff and departments.
• Manage multiple program requirements and prioritize tasks.
• Calibrate and maintain environmental monitoring equipment.
• Communicate findings professionally with facility representatives and internal staff.

Skills

Site inspections

Sampling & QA

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Equipment calibration

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

VA Wastewater licenses (any class) encouraged

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Job description

Loudoun Water has an immediate opening for an Industrial Pretreatment Technician at the Broad Run Water Reclamation Facility. The technician inspects grease control devices, collects wastewater samples, maintains records and ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Ideal candidates will be detail oriented, able to work independently or with a team, operate and troubleshoot monitoring equipment, and lift up to 40 pounds as required.