American Water · 1 day ago
Sr Technician, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance
Davenport, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAmerican Water is a leading provider of water and wastewater services in the United States. The Sr Technician, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance is responsible for collecting samples, performing water quality analyses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves collaboration with operations staff to optimize treatment processes and respond to water quality inquiries.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Collect and analyze process control and regulatory samples across water and wastewater system locations. Maintain laboratory certification records and perform bacteriological analysis
Review laboratory test results to ensure that the laboratory data meets QA/QC protocol and regulatory requirements
Initiate chemical dosage changes when necessary
Review, troubleshoot and maintain all laboratory equipment and continuous monitoring equipment and analyzers if assigned as a Water Quality task
Work with internal and external customers to build good relationships and solve laboratory, treatment or service issues
Evaluate and monitor supplies and other laboratory costs to assist in maintaining the lab budget
Qualification
Required
Collect and analyze process control and regulatory samples across water and wastewater system locations
Maintain laboratory certification records and perform bacteriological analysis
Review laboratory test results to ensure that the laboratory data meets QA/QC protocol and regulatory requirements
Initiate chemical dosage changes when necessary
Review, troubleshoot and maintain all laboratory equipment and continuous monitoring equipment and analyzers if assigned as a Water Quality task
Work with internal and external customers to build good relationships and solve laboratory, treatment or service issues
Evaluate and monitor supplies and other laboratory costs to assist in maintaining the lab budget
Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications including MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and email management systems (MS Outlook)
Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills
Good business acumen and judgment
Good quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication skills (e.g., report writing, listening, plan reading and creating, and presentation)
Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others)
High School Diploma
Valid Driver's license
Preferred
Knowledge of water or other utility operations
Knowledge of specific systems such as SAP
Associate's degree in science, business administration or management, or related degree
3 years' experience in operations, administrative, and/or customer service
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
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