Water Process Engineer/Scientist

Flexible depending on needs, but typically Mondays and Thursdays

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The Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering ( ESE) is one of eight academic units in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The Department's primary focus is on research and graduate education at the interface of the environment and human health, with an increasing emphasis on undergraduate education. The Department has tenured and tenure-track faculty, academic fixed-term faculty and research faculty. The current student body comprises approximately 120 graduate students and 50 undergraduate students.

The Water Process Engineer will operate and upkeep water treatment pilot systems in water treatment facilities in eastern North Carolina. This task may include, but is not limited to, contribution to development of protocols for the tests, sorbents loading of columns with granular sorbents, general operation of the pilot systems, regeneration of sorbents, collection of water samples, interaction with relevant water treatment facility personnel, coordination with other UNC staff for water sample analysis. The Water Process Engineer will also perform minor pilot system upkeep such as valve/fitting changes, pump troubleshooting, among others, in coordination with the engineering and chemistry teams.

The Water Process Engineer will meet regularly with the engineering team to design systems and operations plans, coordinate operation and sampling, and communicate progress.

The Water Process Engineer will be responsible for contributing to creating reports detailing the test results and progress for various stakeholders of the project, including the engineering team, project team, and NC Collaboratory. These duties will include writing reports, performing data analysis, creating graphics for data visualization, and coordinating with the project team to meet reporting deadlines.

Bachelor's degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

-Skilled in basic wet laboratory or field work (e.g., preparing and handling solutions, measuring pH, maintaining laboratory records, safety practices, etc.) is required.
-Experience operating hydraulic systems that include valves, pumps, fittings, etc.
-Experience operating water treatment systems at pilot scale.
-Experience with packed-bed granular systems treating fluids
-Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact productively with a diverse group of individuals through multiple communication modes.

-Able to use ladders with or without reasonable accommodation
-Able to lift or move 20-30 pounds at a time with or without reasonable accommodation
-Able to perform physical tasks (i.e., operate pilot, regenerate resins) over an 8-hour shift.

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