JOB The
Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation of the laboratory, including technician assignment, record keeping, and mandatory reporting requirements.
Because the Authority's primary responsibility is to maintain twenty-four (24) hours of service to its customers, an employee in this class is expected to work overtime as conditions demand and to accept overtime on short notice, during emergencies, or unusual conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Monitors the water boiler water quality data, IDE product data, on line monitor data (dissolved oxygen and sodium analyzers) plant chlorination data and TPDES data on a daily basis
- Supervises staff in daily routine duties of boiler water condition
- Establishes daily rate of required chemicals and blow down
- Maintains good quality control of boiler feed water
- Supervises and records the collection of samples, analytical procedure and evaluation
- Supervises operations of several water treatment facilities as per established procedure
- Supervises control of all closed secondary cooling system
- Maintains laboratory, tests equipment and samples contents in a clean orderly and professional manner
- Coordinates all environmental monitoring and sampling required by WAPA TPDES discharge permits on a daily and monthly basis
- Monitors cooling water system on gas turbines
- Evaluates employees work performance and makes recommendations for improving and upgrading their skills
- Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
- Recommends or initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures; evaluates employee work performance
- Trains and orients new employees to the routines of the operations
- Maintains time and production records; recommends measures to improve production methods and equipment performance
- Analyzes and resolves work problems; may confer with worker's representatives to resolve grievances
- Performs all work in accordance with safety regulations, company policy and OSHA standards
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience in laboratory work.
