Water Quality Field Intern

The Water Quality Management team at Aquarion is looking for an Intern! The Water Quality Field Intern is accountable to the Supervisor, WQ Field Operations. This role supports the Water Quality Management Team in maintaining Reservoir Management program, managing water quality and collecting water samples from reservoirs by boat. The chosen candidate will be responsible for Quality Assurance and maintenance of sample collection equipment including bottles, testing meters and vehicles.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Support the Deeps Monitoring Program assisting with sampling the major reservoirs by boat, maintenance of supplies and equipment used in sample collection and preparing sample bottles for sample collection.
• Safely drive to customer homes within Aquarion’s Connecticut systems to drop off and pick up samples.
• Support the Water Quality Information Services Coordinator with soliciting customer participation in the lead and copper monitoring program, as well as communicating results.
• Assist in the planning of lead and copper sampling routes throughout Aquarion’s Connecticut systems.
• Support the laboratory information system process by receiving samples. Prepare samples for transference to contract laboratories.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with company safety procedures for working and general driving safety.
• The position may also assist with the Connecticut reservoir deeps program when needed, which involves working on a boat to collect water samples from a reservoir.

Preferred Requirements:

• Applicants must have good written and oral communication skills as well as above average problem-solving abilities.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft platform including Word and Excel.
• Applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly (up to 75lbs of weight in some circumstances).
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to swim (for safety reasons).
• Experience in the drinking water field is desired.

Education/Certifications:

• Have or be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related field.
• Must hold a valid CT state driver’s license.
• Boating experience required; Boating Certificate from CTDEEP preferred.

Salary:

• This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible, full-time position based out of our Monroe Office (Monroe, CT).
• Days and Hours are Monday through Friday (6:00AM to 2:30PM).
• Salary will be $19.50/hour

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