Environmental Laboratory Technician
- Employer
- Georgia Power Company
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- May 27, 2021
View more
- Sector
- Consultancy/Private Sector
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Energy
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
Environmental Laboratory Technician
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Georgia Power Environmental Laboratory provides analytical services for facilities owned or operated by Southern Company and its subsidiaries. This position will perform chemistry analyses related to REMP, NPDES, remediation, closed cooling water, and groundwater monitoring for customers including Generation, Southern Nuclear, and Southern Company Services (SCS). This position may also provide analytical support in radiochemistry, fuel, and/or dosimetry. These analyses are provided to help the company meet or exceed environmental compliance with state and federal regulations. The GPEL has accredited programs through the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) and the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).
The Georgia Power Environmental Laboratory provides analytical services for facilities owned or operated by Southern Company and its subsidiaries. This position will perform chemistry analyses related to REMP, NPDES, remediation, closed cooling water, and groundwater monitoring for customers including Generation, Southern Nuclear, and Southern Company Services (SCS). This position may also provide analytical support in radiochemistry, fuel, and/or dosimetry. These analyses are provided to help the company meet or exceed environmental compliance with state and federal regulations. The GPEL has accredited programs through the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) and the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Experience / Knowledge & Skills
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Our Values; commitment to safety excellence; customer focus; ability to produce high quality work in an efficient manner; ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines; demonstrate initiative and flexibility; build positive relationships; value diverse and inclusive work practices; be a team player; demonstrate personal responsibility; enthusiastic; positive attitude; willingness to learn.
Subject to the Georgia Power Company Smoke Free Workplace Policy: You must be free from all tobacco products (including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chew, snuff, patch and/or gum), at least six months prior to applying for this position.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook ( Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower ), Twitter ( Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower ) and Instagram ( Instagram.com/ga_power ).
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
#LI
Job Field: Environmental & Forestry
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Georgia Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Environmental Lab - 2480 Maner Rd SE (2480ATLANTA)
Atlanta, 30339
Req ID: GPC2007804
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Georgia Power Environmental Laboratory provides analytical services for facilities owned or operated by Southern Company and its subsidiaries. This position will perform chemistry analyses related to REMP, NPDES, remediation, closed cooling water, and groundwater monitoring for customers including Generation, Southern Nuclear, and Southern Company Services (SCS). This position may also provide analytical support in radiochemistry, fuel, and/or dosimetry. These analyses are provided to help the company meet or exceed environmental compliance with state and federal regulations. The GPEL has accredited programs through the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) and the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).
The Georgia Power Environmental Laboratory provides analytical services for facilities owned or operated by Southern Company and its subsidiaries. This position will perform chemistry analyses related to REMP, NPDES, remediation, closed cooling water, and groundwater monitoring for customers including Generation, Southern Nuclear, and Southern Company Services (SCS). This position may also provide analytical support in radiochemistry, fuel, and/or dosimetry. These analyses are provided to help the company meet or exceed environmental compliance with state and federal regulations. The GPEL has accredited programs through the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) and the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Some college preferred (Science based studies preferred)
Experience / Knowledge & Skills
- Experience in a National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) or highly regulated laboratory environment strongly preferred.
- Experience in the Sample Receiving department of a high-volume laboratory.
- Wet chemistry experience preferred (pH, ammonia, alkalinity, turbidity, etc…)
- Handling and preparing environmental samples for analysis according to EPA, ASTM, or other protocols.
- Must have excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Ability to interface with a variety of internal/external work groups and plant personnel.
- Must have computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc…), instrument and data management software.
- Understanding of OSHA laboratory safety requirements under 40 CFR 1910.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work safely, identify and implement corrective actions for unsafe working conditions.
- Receive and log-in samples to our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for analysis.
- Prepare inorganic and organic samples for analysis using a variety of laboratory instrumentation and analytical methodology. (EPA and ASTM).
- Order and maintain the appropriate number of sample bottles and/or containers for environmental samples.
- Perform routine laboratory housekeeping and assist Laboratory Analysts on an as needed basis.
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Our Values; commitment to safety excellence; customer focus; ability to produce high quality work in an efficient manner; ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines; demonstrate initiative and flexibility; build positive relationships; value diverse and inclusive work practices; be a team player; demonstrate personal responsibility; enthusiastic; positive attitude; willingness to learn.
Subject to the Georgia Power Company Smoke Free Workplace Policy: You must be free from all tobacco products (including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chew, snuff, patch and/or gum), at least six months prior to applying for this position.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook ( Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower ), Twitter ( Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower ) and Instagram ( Instagram.com/ga_power ).
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
#LI
Job Field: Environmental & Forestry
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Georgia Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Environmental Lab - 2480 Maner Rd SE (2480ATLANTA)
Atlanta, 30339
Req ID: GPC2007804
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert