What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship - Drinking Water Treatment position at Spartanburg Water & Sewer?
Overview
Additional Information / Benefits
Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Education Verification
Spartanburg Water, a water and waste water utility provider is seeking an intern to support the company within the Drinking Water Treatment Department. Works hand-in-hand with Spartanburg Water professionals operating, maintaining, and conducting continuous improvement research for treating drinking water. If you have a genuine interest in environmental sciences and would like to have a hands on experience in serving the community, while being a good steward to the environment, this is the internship for you!
Job Skills / Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
· Participates in field operations at both Drinking Water Treatment (DWT) facilities
· Assists in collecting/analyzing process samples with water professionals
· Supports day to day administrative/organizational functions for the DWT department, including the Advanced Oxidation Pretreatment, Operations, and Residuals facilities
· Performs comparative research on efficiency of current operational/scientific treatment strategies versus other potential practices for process optimization
· Accomplishes data entry and assists in development of Asset Management Program, for more effective Depreciation Budgeting strategies
Requirements
· Pursuing an undergrad in Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Bio-Systems Engineering, or relatable subject
· Basic computer skills
· Experience with Excel
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to work out-of-doors and also inside a laboratory with equal enthusiasm
Benefits
· Hourly rate $12.50
· Work side-by-side with experienced Water Treatment professionals
· Perform work/research to provide excellent water quality to the community we serve
· Gain knowledge of Spartanburg Water System
Salary : $13
