What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician - Moselle position at Cooperative Energy?
Lab Technician- Cooperative Energy, Moselle, MS
At Cooperative Energy, we're more than Mississippi's only not-for-profit wholesale electric power provider - we're a team committed to lighting the way for 456,000 homes and businesses across our state. Together with our 11 local Member cooperatives, we generate and transmit reliable, affordable electricity to the communities we proudly call home.
The Lab Technician is a field-based, operations-oriented role responsible for the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of plant water, wastewater, and chemical treatment systems across multiple generating facilities. This position performs both field and laboratory work, requiring regular work outdoors, in industrial environments, and around operating equipment.
Responsibilities include operating and maintaining reverse osmosis, cooling water, potable water, and wastewater treatment systems; performing routine inspections and hands-on maintenance; troubleshooting process upsets; and executing chemical sampling and analysis to support system reliability, environmental compliance, and overall plant performance.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
The ideal candidate is someone who...
We support our team with a competitive salary, 100% company-paid medical insurance, pension plan, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, onsite gym access, generous leave, and more.
Why It Matters
When you join us, you join a mission built on service, collaboration, and purpose. That's the Power of 12 - our Cooperative, our Members, and the communities we serve, working together for a brighter future. Apply today!
Cooperative Energy is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
At Cooperative Energy, we're more than Mississippi's only not-for-profit wholesale electric power provider - we're a team committed to lighting the way for 456,000 homes and businesses across our state. Together with our 11 local Member cooperatives, we generate and transmit reliable, affordable electricity to the communities we proudly call home.
The Lab Technician is a field-based, operations-oriented role responsible for the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of plant water, wastewater, and chemical treatment systems across multiple generating facilities. This position performs both field and laboratory work, requiring regular work outdoors, in industrial environments, and around operating equipment.
Responsibilities include operating and maintaining reverse osmosis, cooling water, potable water, and wastewater treatment systems; performing routine inspections and hands-on maintenance; troubleshooting process upsets; and executing chemical sampling and analysis to support system reliability, environmental compliance, and overall plant performance.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Chemical Engineering (ABET Accredited Institution) Or
- Bachelor's Degree Chemistry Or
- Bachelor's Degree Biochemistry Or
- Associate's Degree Science
- None Required Plus Bachelor's Degree Or
- 4 years of Laboratory and Process Analysis Experience Plus Associate's Degree
- Successfully pass a security sensitive background screening- Required
- Valid Driver's License- Required
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certification- Required
- Must have or must be able to become forklift certified- Required
The ideal candidate is someone who...
- Prioritizes safety and follows established procedures to protect people, equipment, and the community
- Demonstrates reliability and a strong sense of responsibility by showing up and following through
- Acts with integrity and professionalism in all interactions
- Approaches work with a service mindset and a willingness to support others
- Collaborates effectively as part of a unified team
- Contributes to a workplace culture rooted in respect, inclusion, and belonging
We support our team with a competitive salary, 100% company-paid medical insurance, pension plan, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, onsite gym access, generous leave, and more.
Why It Matters
When you join us, you join a mission built on service, collaboration, and purpose. That's the Power of 12 - our Cooperative, our Members, and the communities we serve, working together for a brighter future. Apply today!
Cooperative Energy is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.