Environmental Affairs Lab Technician

Environmental Laboratory Technician

***This position is located in Smyrna, Georgia (metro Atlanta area). 

JOB SUMMARY

The Georgia Power Environmental Laboratory (GPEL) 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), as needed. This can include, but isn’t limited to preserving samples with acid, etc.

- Order and maintain the appropriate number of sample bottles and/or containers for environmental sampling.

- Perform routine laboratory housekeeping and assist Laboratory Analysts on an as needed basis.

- Perform miscellaneous administrative duties such as supply inventory and ordering, organization, peer review of data entry, etc.

- Support customers with filling sample container orders, coordinate sample sub-outs, contact customers as needed to ensure accuracy and clarity with requested analysis.