Pwd Co-Op Baxter Water Treatment Plant - 170

Job Description
The Engineering Co-op will assist the Plant Engineer in the collection and analysis of information for assigned projects that relate to the operation of a water treatment plant. Typical examples of performed duties include:
water sample collection and laboratory analysis;
jar testing to confirm chemical dosages;
the collection, graphing and analysis of data from water quality instrumentation;
participation in studies that determine detention time and sample line integrity;
participation in annualfilter inspections. Student’s exposures to hazardous and/or bio-hazardous materials are minimal to none. They do use 1:
1 dilute HCL solution to clean glass wares, however they wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as a lab coat, safety glasses and gloves. Qualifications:
Must have a valid PA driver's license. Some experience using spreadsheets and word processing in a Windows environment is desirable. Students should have an interest in environmental studies, specifically in learning about potable water treatment.
Essential Functions
Some experience using spreadsheets and word processing in a Windows environment is desirable. Students should have an interest in environmental studies, specifically in learning about potable water treatment and the lab work for it.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Applicants are required to meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student
- Valid driver’s license preferred, though a personal vehicle is not required.