Laboratory Manager - Oklahoma , OK

Lab Manager

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical infrastructure and environmental challenges. As a member of our Operations Management & Facilities Services (OMFS) team, you'll help deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable wastewater services that protect public health and the environment.

Jacobs is searching for a Lab Manager to join the team in Oklahoma City, OK to supervise and direct the operations of the laboratory for our water/wastewater facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts a variety of biochemical, chemical and bacteriological tests and draws sound conclusions from laboratory analyses; as necessary, makes appropriate recommendations regarding water/wastewater treatment plant analyses
• Performs chemical research
• Determines whether the requirements are being met for an industrial pretreatment program
• Implements a comprehensive quality assurance program based on the established guidelines
• Advises Project Manager of results of various tests performed, and makes recommendations regarding the improvement of laboratory procedures, special studies and future laboratory operations
• Performs many chemical analysis tests including the operation and maintenance of the most complex laboratory equipment
• Directs, assigns and trains employees
• Determines the effectiveness of and needed control of wastewater treatment operation
• Uses laboratory equipment and materials skillfully and safely and supervises the cleaning and care of the lab equipment and supplies
• Prepares reports and makes recommendations regarding laboratory record-keeping, reporting, operations, monitoring and control activities
• Prepares a proposed budget for the laboratory
• Teaches classes in mathematics and elementary chemistry to wastewater treatment plant personnel
• Develops a safety program based on the OMI guidelines and the Right-to-Know regulations
• Tracks and interprets pretreatment program regulations
• Identifies requirements and responsibilities of POTW and industrial citizens
• Maintains monitoring data and compliance records
• Maintains current list of industrial users and open communication channels with same
• Writes and issues discharge permits
• Reviews industrial process changes and needs that may affect discharge to POTW
• Recommends revisions in local pretreatment regulations and the POTW pretreatment program to keep them current with federal requirements and to meet the process needs of the POTW
• Conducts and documents inspections
• Schedules and conducts or coordinates sampling for the purpose of compliance and surcharge monitoring
• Reviews self-monitoring and other monitoring data and determines compliance status
• Calculates and reports surcharges for high-strength loadings (if applicable)
• Develops or provides assistance to client in development of Enforcement Response Plan
• Develops technically based local limits
• Provides technical assistance to client in determination of appropriate enforcement actions
• Assists POTW operations department in diagnosing process problems and identifying the source
• Prepares Annual Report and others as required
• Performs other duties as required

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you while delivering some of the world's most challenging Operations Management projects together.

Here's what you'll need

• BS Degree in Chemistry or BS Degree in Bacteriology
• Five years of experience doing chemical analysis and related tests
• One year of experience at a supervisory level
• Possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma Class A Laboratory Operator license
• Driver's license with no major infractions

Ideally, you'll also have

• Master's degree in environmental science, chemistry or related field
• Mid-level operator certification in the State in which the project is located
• Five years of experience doing chemical analysis and related tests, including at least two years of experience in a wastewater treatment laboratory and one year in a management position
• Knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and related sciences; principles and methods of chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological testing and analysis; chemicals and materials used in the laboratory; laboratory safety and equipment and material care and maintenance; the principles of supervision and training
• Proficient in the use of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form

Safety is a core value  are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

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