Wastewater Tech I: Data-Driven Waste Chemistry (Portland)

Pentagon Technologies Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401K program with employer matching

Health, dental, vision Insurance (with

Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance (

Life and AD&D (employer paid &

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Pentagon Technologies, Inc. in Portland, OR, is seeking a Wastewater Technician to mix chemicals, analyze tank compositions, and treat chemical waste.

The role runs on the 2pm-10:30pm shift, Monday through Friday, with duties including monitoring data, maintaining facilities, and supporting the lab team. Applicants should have a chemical background and familiarity with hazardous waste management, along with knowledge of pumps and wastewater process equipment.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical skills for processing inventory and calculating chemistry concentrations.
• Familiarity with chemical handling and safety protocols, especially hazardous waste management.
• Experience with chemical background and hazardous waste management in industrial settings.
• Knowledge of machinery and pumps related to wastewater treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Treat waste from processes and manage chemical waste, including filtration and maintaining chemical tanks.
• Collect and review data on instrument performance, part pass/fail rates, and inventory usage; collaborate with engineering on baseline data monitoring.
• Inspect and process components from initial stage to completion, maintaining quality control.
• Support Chemists and Senior Wastewater Laboratory Technicians as needed.
• Maintain equipment calibration and operational status; participate in safety training as required.
• Communicate status updates, incidents, and requests with team members.

Skills

Math skills

Chemical handling

Hazardous waste mgmt

Wastewater machinery

Job description

Pentagon Technologies, Inc. in Portland, OR, is seeking a Wastewater Technician to mix chemicals, analyze tank compositions, and treat chemical waste.

The role runs on the 2pm-10:30pm shift, Monday through Friday, with duties including monitoring data, maintaining facilities, and supporting the lab team. Applicants should have a chemical background and familiarity with hazardous waste management, along with knowledge of pumps and wastewater process equipment.