Industrial Pretreatment Sector Investigator - Summer Seasonal Intern

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for more than 2 million people in the Denver Metro area.

At Metro, we help you be your best so we can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region’s health and environment.

Description

Summer position begins May/June and continues through August. 

General Statement of Duties & Organizational Responsibilities
Performs a variety of tasks involving field work and survey of the Denver Metropolitan area, data input and tracking and some investigation of industrial waste discharges and business sectors to the sanitary sewer system. Works under the direction of the Sector Control Supervisor.
 

Examples of Duties

Identifies non-domestic (commercial and industrial) waste dischargers in the Metro service area by performing activities such as field audits; researching industries listed online and in manufacturers' directories. Conducts telephone surveys where necessary; may audit connector provided records and performs field work to verify information that might contribute industrial waste to the sanitary sewer system.
 
Compiles survey audit information and summarize findings to the Industrial Pretreatment Management Team.  
 
Performs routine data input in Metro’s pretreatment database. May participate in monitoring and field investigations of complaints, reported illegal or harmful discharges and pollutant sources.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from High School and either a year of college level course work or one year’s experience with industrial and/or wastewater treatment processes and/or industrial waste regulations.  Possess a valid Colorado driver's license and a safe driving record. Must have good communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
 

Working Conditions

Typical Work Environment  
Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Residential and commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment; Work in confined spaces

Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing Ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 65 lbs
Max Weight Carried: 65 lbs
Max Force Pushed: 23 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs

Sensory Requirements
Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far; Hearing

Metro Water Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.