Laboratory Manager - Oklahoma , OK

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

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.

• 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.

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• BS Degree in Chemistry or BS Degree in…