Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Key Responsibilities
Analytical Testing & Laboratory Work
- Conduct routine and specialized testing on:
- Treated water, feed water, brine, and RO concentrate
- Soil, sediment, sludge, precipitates, and scale
- Perform wet-chemistry and instrumental analyses using:
- pH/ORP meters
- Conductivity/TDS meters
- Ion-selective electrodes
- Turbidimeters
- Hardness, alkalinity, chloride, and other titration methods
- TOC analyzer
- Bench-top IC or ICP (if installed)
- Conduct sample preparation, preservation, and chain-of-custody management for metals, VOCs, and WET testing through accredited external laboratories.
- Validate and troubleshoot analytical methods and instruments.
Compliance Support
- Execute field sampling and internal laboratory testing required for TPDES permit compliance.
- Coordinate sample collection schedules for NPDES testing.
- Maintain accurate, organized internal data logs and documentation to support the QA/QC Manager in regulatory review.
- Ensure sampling and testing adhere to TCEQ and method-specific guidelines (TNI/NELAC experience a plus).
Research & Process Optimization
- Run bench-scale tests to evaluate:
- Scaling and fouling tendencies
- Corrosion indicators
- Oxidant effectiveness
- Desalination performance
- GAC polishing and RO performance impacts
- Provide analytical insights to improve treatment efficiency, freeze desalination performance, and downstream polishing efficiency.
- Develop internal testing protocols and assist in method selection for the expanding on-site lab.
Leadership & Lab Management
- Supervise chemistry technicians and sample technicians, ensuring proper method execution, safety, and data integrity.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready laboratory environment.
- Support training on sampling procedures, proper testing practices, and data organization.
- Assist the QA/QC Manager in equipment selection and laboratory build-out.
Data Analysis & Reporting Support
- Produce data visualizations, trend analysis, and technical summaries for internal stakeholders.
- Interpret analytical data to identify anomalies, process issues, or compliance risks.
- Manage and update LIMS data entries and electronic data tracking systems.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or closely related field.
- 2+ years of experience in oil & gas, environmental laboratories, or water treatment.
- Experience with produced water or oilfield analytical work is highly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of wet chemistry methods, water quality analysis, and environmental sampling.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience producing clear data visualizations.
- Ability to work independently in a remote laboratory setting.
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in accredited analytical laboratories (TNI/NELAC).
Background in soil chemistry or environmental soil science.
Previous experience with LIMS software.
Familiarity with TCEQ and NPDES/TPDES monitoring requirements.
Experience supervising or training laboratory staff.
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Physical & Environmental Expectations
Ability to work full-time on-site in Orla, TX in a remote industrial environment.
Able to perform field sampling, collect soil/water samples, climb stairs, lift up to ~40 lbs, and work near process equipment.
Willingness to work some Fridays and support occasional after-hours needs.