Internship - Drinking Water Treatment

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! 

·         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 

 

·         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 

 

·         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